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Category Manager, BOPET Films

Amcor · Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah Area · 2 wk ago
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About the role

Lead the company’s procurement strategy to strengthen competitive advantage across AFNA Operations, plants, and business units. Oversee key procurement categories, including BOPET Films, driving measurable value through cost optimization, innovation, quality enhancement, service excellence, and risk management. Deliver sustainable business results by building and expanding procurement’s strategic contribution to the organization.

Key Job Accountabilities

  • Strategy Development and Strategy Implementation

  • Responsible for developing and implementing a cohesive, business-aligned long-term Category Strategy for BOPET Film across the region, aligned with the global strategy and business objectives.

  • Responsible for the overall delivery of the category targets following the target setting process.

  • Responsible for ensuring delivery against the Procurement Balanced Scorecard measures for the category.

  • Responsible for consolidating supplier, market, category and internal business data and information to inform the Category Strategy.

  • Responsible for the communication of the final Category Strategy and Annual Category Plans to the relevant stakeholders the region.

  • Manage regional implementation of sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/eAuctions) and strategic projects.

  • Responsible for ensuring the resources, information and tools are in place for project execution throughout the category.

  • Responsible for defining and measuring relevant key performance indicators for key suppliers in the category, aligned to the Amcor Supplier Performance Management Framework.

  • Responsible for leading innovation with strategic category suppliers.

  • Responsible for ensuring robust contractual arrangements are in place for the category.

  • Responsible for monitoring compliance and adherence to Amcor Procurement policies and procedures.

  • Responsible for ensuring internal issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

  • Provide input to Amcor’s acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities relevant to the category.

ESG Lead

  • Monitor and report GHG emissions data from suppliers in alignment with the BOPET Film GHG and Procurement excellence team.

  • Foster partnerships with suppliers to secure and source raw materials with higher recycled content and/or with lower CO2 footprint.

  • Lead initiatives to enhance Amcor's sustainability performance in the supply chain.

Negotiation

  • Own key regional supplier relationships for the assigned categories; lead supplier segmentation and performance management.

  • Build strong relationships with key suppliers regional contacts in order to negotiate more innovative and beneficial contractual agreements and service levels.

  • Manage negotiation process, content and results.

  • Lead the negotiation team to define the desired outcome of a negotiation.

Relationship Management

  • Identify stakeholders; understand and interpret their current and future needs, and manage their expectations.

  • Give advice and build long-term value partnerships with these stakeholders.

  • Collaborate closely with relevant departments to ensure understanding and compliance with key procurement strategies and policies.

  • Serve as the key interface between Global Category Lead, regional procurement, R&D, and business stakeholders in the region.

  • Facilitate regional qualifications, transitions, and material changes.

Financial Planning

  • Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and actively contribute to budget planning and cost forecasting.

  • Ensure robust contract coverage and track adherence to agreed terms.

  • Responsible for reconciling “gaps” between the bottom-up and top-down targets, and identifying initiatives required to close any such disparities.

  • Ensure that financial resource allocation is cost-effective and aligned with strategic and operational plans.

  • Build an accurate forecast for category price movements.

Reporting

  • Provide periodic and ad hoc reporting and forecasting on performance against plan and potential in following up on KPIs and reporting on trends.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a scientific/technical field required. Strong preference for CIPS or equivalent professional procurement qualification.

  • Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related commercial or operational roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Demonstrated experience contributing within matrixed and/or multinational organizations, collaborating across functions, regions, and cultures.

  • Working experience in procurement or commercial disciplines such as category management, supplier management, contract negotiation, or cost/value analysis.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives or workstreams, influence stakeholders, and support change initiatives without requiring direct line authority.

  • Solid communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operate with moderate supervision.

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