Sr Manager

Key Job Accountabilities

Manage and design overall Supplier relationship, strategy, and business needs within assigned Commodity categories.
Meet, review, & discuss with Suppliers all available technology, operations, opportunities, and supply chain challenges.
Contract management and compliance, ensuring specific terms and requirements are present and met that support each commodity’s strategic and financial goals.
Travel to supplier and Amcor sites, applicable trade or industry events, and other locations as required.
Acquire and maintain an in-depth knowledge base of foreign and domestic market forces, trends in cost and technology, and R&D platforms within assigned portfolio of commodities.
Qualify suppliers, create risk assessments and make ongoing recommendations regarding suppliers, our supply base, their reliability, competitive pressures, capabilities, financial health, and market strengths/weaknesses.
Present and complete periodic comprehensive sourcing reviews of assigned commodity portfolio using cost models to validate strategic metrics and results.
Be the liaison between suppliers, international sourcing, divisional manufacturing facilities, sales, R&D, and the Purchasing department.
Act as project manager (develop, manage, and implement) for cross-functional teams ensuring cohesiveness and maximum utilization of resources to meet project objectives and timelines.
Work with Division Managers to implement a successful inventory strategy that meets inventory and working capital metrics.
Participate in the training and development of Purchasing staff and other groups as required.
Other Responsibilities as assigned by Director of Resin Procurement
Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a technical degree, and 10yrs experience in Purchasing and/or related industry experience required.
High financial aptitude and preferably experience centered around financial analysis.
In-depth knowledge of resin manufacturing and grade selection preferred.
Experience with Commodity/Category management; understanding of manufacturing and design, design software, materials composition, testing methods, and industry costing methods.
Proven history of executing cost savings initiatives and strong project management experience.
Ability to analyze data quickly, accurately, and make sound recommendations.
Advanced project management skills; specifically project identification, validation, implementation, and execution.
Experience with international business and sourcing preferred.
Ability to negotiate with a high level of success.
Displays results-oriented leadership style with strong influential skills.
Ability to lead employees.
Possess the skills required to make presentations to all levels of Management.
High skill level with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, and the ability to learn others as required.