Purchasing Manager, Shared Services

Job Description About the role

As a Corporate Purchasing Manager, you will lead a high-performing divisional procurement team of 5-12 professionals, managing $1-$2 billion in annual spend across 30-50 manufacturing sites. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead cross-functional teams, build strong supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. It is enterprise-critical, requiring frequent collaboration with divisional executives and leaders in Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality to align procurement strategies with corporate objectives.

• Own divisional sourcing execution for direct and indirect materials, aligning with Amcor's global procurement framework.
• Lead or collaborate on high-value contract negotiations
  , securing favorable terms on pricing, delivery, and quality.
• Represent procurement in divisional leadership forums
  , influencing decisions that impact corporate financial performance.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and suppliers, ensuring alignment and timely resolution of escalations.
• Drive supplier rationalization and compliance enforcement across all sites.
• Support the delivery of savings targets and other KPIs aligned with business goals, providing regular updates and insights to stakeholders.

• Oversee annual standard cost adjustments of raw materials for the division.
• Monitor and report on purchase price variances (PPV) and lead corrective actions to protect margins.
• Ensure team meets cost savings targets through strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, and process optimization.

• Leverage advanced analytics and supply chain technologies to enhance raw material forecast accuracy, optimize inventory levels, and implement effective Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Drive initiatives to reduce working capital
  , eliminate obsolete inventory, and improve inventory turns.
• Support the development of contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions and help ensure continuity.

• Conduct business reviews with strategic suppliers
  , driving continuous improvement and risk management.
• Enforce compliance with Amcor's global procurement standards, ISO requirements, and ethical sourcing practices
  .
• Respond to ISO audit inquiries and ensure documentation readiness.
• Monitor and report on vendor complaints, ensuring comprehensive corrective actions for quality, delivery, and compliance issues.

• Partner with R&D, Operations, Finance, and Quality to support new product development, packaging transitions, and sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as a procurement subject matter expert for ERP integrations, acquisitions, and digital transformation projects
  .

• Train, coach, and develop a team of 5-12 procurement professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear performance objectives and monitor KPIs for team members to ensure alignment with divisional and corporate goals.
• Manage workload distribution across multiple sites and categories, balancing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Conduct regular one-on-one and team meetings to provide feedback, resolve challenges, and maintain engagement.
• Mentor high-potential employees for succession planning and career development within the organization.
• Ensure compliance and consistency in procurement processes across all team members and sites.
• Address performance issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high standards of execution and accountability.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (
  MBA or CPSM preferred
  ).
• 7+ years of progressive procurement experience
  , including multi-site and high-spend responsibility.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings, improving supplier performance, and managing risk at scale
  .
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, procurement analytics, and digital tools
  .
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.

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• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
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• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

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