Job Posting for Buyer at Amcor

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions.

Job Description

Within AFNA, the Category Buyer will lead the strategic sourcing activities for key categories, as assigned. Key categories include; Facility Services, Secondary Packaging, Capex, Utilities and MRO across North and South America.

This role will be essential for driving procurement excellence across these categories. This role is responsible for the development of category sourcing strategies across both regions, as well as being directly responsible for the execution of these strategies in North America, including day-to-day interaction with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality goods and services at optimum cost.

Additional aspects of the job include:

Lead strategic sourcing activities for assigned categories of spend, capturing savings through purchasing volume and negotiating TCO contracts with suppliers in support of company objectives
Collaborate and work closely with other parts of the organization to implement Total Cost of Ownership improvement opportunities within the category
Support all activities within the procurement function and regularly report on key procurement metrics
Build relationships with suppliers so as to position Amcor as a preferred customer, and work with site teams to ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality goods at optimum cost
Deliver sustainable business value including: supply assurance, cost, quality, service and innovation in order to meet business need
Collaborate with peers in other Amcor businesses to secure benefits from Amcor’s global scale

Job Dimensions

Contract negotiations, market analysis, project management & implementation, subject matter expertise in value creation for assigned commodities, cost savings documentation and tracking
Travel: 20% - 30%
Scope & Geographical spread: Amcor Flexibles Americas—both North & South America. This role will work closely with colleagues in South America for implementation of strategies.

Principal Accountabilities

Strategy Development and Strategy Implementation

Development or contribution to development of the overall procurement strategy and translate the procurement strategy into concrete action plans
Work closely with key stakeholders to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for the relevant category in order to ensure quality of services and improve value to Amcor
Evaluate market and competitive conditions and use as a basis to review Category strategies and sourcing activities
Work closely with Site Management to ensure that the needs of the Sites are effectively represented in the Procurement Strategies
Manage the supply base across the Categories. Leverage Category spend across regions as appropriate
Monitor integration of Procurement in core business processes
Follow procurement best practices and ensure consistency with all Amcor requirements and standards
Identify trends and/or issues that need improvement within the Category accounts
Assess and manage risks across the Categories while developing and contributing to a risk strategy for the Categories together with mitigating actions

Negotiation

Enhance the relationship with suppliers in an innovative way to maximise value
Manage negotiation process, content and results. Build and lead the negotiation team to deliver the desired outcomes

Relationship Management

Build strong rapport with suppliers and obtain access to supplier senior management
Establish cross-functional teams to negotiate and implement improved operational and commercial supply outcomes for the business and customers
Collaborate closely with relevant departments to ensure understanding and compliance with procurement strategies
Monitor field compliance to strategy implementation and ensure TCO reductions are realized
Guide relevant departments to the correct supplier relationships that will help ensure maximum value will be delivered to Amcor.
Provide feedback and mentorship to buyers and analysts

Financial Planning

Develop budgets and targets based on aggressive, well founded, realistic and forward oriented goals
Ensure that financial resource allocation is cost-effective and aligned with strategic and operational plans
Build an accurate forecast for Category price movements
Track and report savings, support procure-to-pay process improvement within the Category area, monitor TCO improvement as well as working capital improvement using the tracking tools in place
Provide periodic and ad hoc reports and forecasts on performance against plan and potential in following up on
Work with stakeholders to ensure savings are incorporated into annual operating plans
KPIs and reporting on trends

Major Challenges & Complexities

Lead and manage a cross-functional (cross-BG if appropriate) team in the negotiation of a particular Category
Develop trust within the businesses so that where there are conflicting priorities or other issues manage these to ensure that all involved understand the issues and agree with the solutions put forward
Develop supplier relationships in a way that encourages open dialogue and encourages cooperation in identifying and implementing win/win situations that add value to both organisations
Develop tactics and strategies that ensure the creation of value for sole-source commodities
Lead the global relationship for select suppliers
create value in both cost savings & working capital improvement

Knowledge and Experience

2 years of relevant work experience in procurement / strategic sourcing of similar categories
Relevant procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in market and benchmark analysis at a broad level
Innovation process experience considered advantageous
Excellent negotiation skills, problem solving ability and strategic thinking ability. Excellent communications skills.
Demonstrated category expertise and sourcing/procurement experience

Education and Certifications

Bachelors level degree required, Master’s degree preferred

Job Specific skills and abilities

Experience in the selection of suppliers – inquiry and negotiation
Appropriate application of market analysis tools – industry analysis (Porter model) and supplier analysis – and a demonstrated understanding of the cost drivers in their markets
Experience in the selection, preparation and execution of commercial agreements
Effective leadership / participation in multi functional projects and teams in an international environment
Working knowledge of information and data systems used by Procurement
Procurement technical skills, confirmed capability in key sourcing skills such as industry analysis, negotiation sourcing strategy creation, apply Policy, run Inquiry, and Benchmarking
Basic understanding of supplier quality systems and programs
Create and drive a commodity specific strategy
Develop strong relationships with preferred suppliers
Strategic management of suppliers and overall supply base
Spanish language fluency a plus, but not required

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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