Lead procurement strategy for Aluminium and Paper categories at Amcor, focusing on innovation, cost optimization, and sustainability within the North America region.
Responsibilities
Lead the company’s procurement strategy to strengthen competitive advantage across AFNA Operations, plants, and business units.
Oversee key procurement categories, including Aluminium and Paper, 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.
Champion procurement priorities in Innovation and Simplification by enabling and sourcing innovative solutions, while standardizing and consolidating supply strategies across the AFNA business to improve efficiency and long-term value creation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a scientific/technical field.
Strong preference for CIPS or equivalent professional procurement qualification.
Minimum 7+ years of procurement experience or 5+ years in a management role (e.g., plant management or similar functions).
Proven leadership experience within multi-country, multinational, and matrix organizations.
Extensive background in commercial management, change management, category management, cross-functional team leadership, and senior-level stakeholder influencing.
In-depth industry knowledge and market insights within the Paper and Aluminium sectors.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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