Amcor · 1 month ago
Manager, Category HR and Professional Services, Global Indirects
Evansville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAmcor is a leading company in the packaging industry, committed to innovative and responsible packaging solutions. The Global Category Manager – HR and Professional Services will manage category strategies, sourcing, and supplier relationships to improve procurement efficiency and performance, focusing on HR US Benefits & Welfares, Temp Labor, Recruiting, and Subscriptions.
LogisticsPackaging Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain global category strategies for the whole range of professional services procurement, including but not limited to consulting, tax & audit, credit cards, etc., ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Define and implement category roadmap including oversight of the business plan (short and medium term)
Work in collaboration with internal stakeholders and procurement peers to run sourcing projects, ensure active management of contracts, supplier performance and support requester’s needs in related to professional services categories
Achieve cost reduction targets, secure timely involvement of procurement in source to contract, while effectively considering sustainability requirements, supplier performance, and contractual risks. Identify, forecast, and execute on cost-out opportunities and improvements utilizing a multi-year strategy to maintain a continuous flow of opportunities
Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and innovation
Lead contract negotiation with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions, pursuing and efficient contracting process and actively managing contracts through its entire lifecycle
Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape. Understand the cost drivers of the commodities and services within the category, along with market trends and industry benchmarking, to assure the lowest Total Cost of Ownership is achieved
Develop relationship and work closely with procurement peers (local & global) as well as internal stakeholders including Finance, IT, HR, Legal and other functions, to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies
Independently lead projects by guiding, directing, and creating alignment with project stakeholders utilizing project management principles, procurement tools and practices to manage projects within constraints, meeting agreed upon timelines and deliverables
Implement standards and optimize processes in the assigned areas (e.g., e-sourcing, guided buying, spend analytics)
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the related categories and agreements, including supplier performance and compliance issues
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of category strategies and supplier performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
8-10 years of experience in HR and Professional Services procurement or category management, preferably in a global or multinational organization
Demonstrated expertise in procurement category management, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and the strategic sourcing process
In-depth understanding of corporate services, market dynamics, and supplier landscape
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
Strong project management skills with proven capabilities in managing complex initiatives while effectively influencing stakeholders at all levels and across different cultures
Ability to gather and interpret data, build reports and information, ultimately being able to generate actionable insights
Proficiency in procurement software and tools and understanding of contract law, preference for experiential knowledge of various types of contracts
Preferred
A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus
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)
Company
Amcor
As a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products, our industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
William Jackson
Chief Technology Officer
Matthew Hutchinson
Business Group CFO
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