Procurement Manager

Company Description

Job Description

As our Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for leading country procurement efforts to efficiently and effectively maximize value from suppliers and meet the company's objectives. This role provides procurement support across EU sites, specifically covering Poland, the Netherlands, Germany and France. You will establish strong procurement foundations, optimize supplier relationships, and lead strategic cost-saving and growth initiatives by consolidating the supplier base, identifying and onboarding new suppliers, leading contract negotiations, and securing procurement-driven growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

This is a fully remote position located at our Wroclaw, Poland facility.

• Consolidate the existing supplier base to drive efficiency, standardize processes, and maximize commercial leverage.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-quality new suppliers when cost-saving or value-creation opportunities are identified.
• Lead commercial negotiations with key vendors to secure optimal pricing, favorable payment terms, and strong contractual commitments.
• Identify and capture procurement-wise growth opportunities to build robust procurement foundations across the business unit.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals and operational needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years proven professional experience in procurement management, strategic sourcing, or vendor management within an international matrix environment.
• Strong background in supplier base consolidation, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction strategies.
• Solid track record of supplier onboarding, risk assessment, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Dutch or Polish fluency will be a plus.

Skills you need to succeed:

• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to establish procurement foundations and drive continuous improvement.

Additional Information

What we offer

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Financial & Health Benefits:
  • Benefit from medical care, co-financing for sports activities.
  • Enjoy shopping vouchers.
• Work-Life Balance: 
  • Take advantage of Home Office opportunities.
• Continuous Development: 
  • Access Avery Dennison Learning & Development programs to support your career growth.
• On-site & Community: 
  • Utilize free parking, enjoy free coffee/tea at the workplace, and participate in Annual Summer and Christmas events, including volunteer activities.

To help us process your application quickly, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Our Wroclaw location, founded in 2007, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Thermopatch Polska division and employs approximately 70 talented individuals. Here, we produce transfers and emblems for the Apparel sector, serving world-class brands. Key functions at this site include CS, Graphics, Administration, Production, QC, Expedition, Plotter Department, and Sales, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range for this position is 184,000 - 294,000 PLN / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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