Global Category Manager, Chemicals

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience.

Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

The Global Procurement function at Avery Dennison is evolving to become a Value Creator function. Our Vision:
To create holistic value for the enterprise through our ONE Avery Dennison procurement mindset. Our Mission:
To gain a competitive advantage in our industry through exceptional procurement practices with an ultimate goal of creating value for the enterprise and our customers. We engage with our internal and external stakeholders in ways that cultivate trusted partnerships. We mitigate risk, employ innovative thinking, embrace the rapidly emerging digitized world and commit to practices that advance sustainability. We are committed to positioning Procurement as a competitive advantage for our enterprise and are driving a 5 year transformation journey through Project Nova.

We are currently in Year 3 of Nova. Our focus remains on uplifting our Performance, Processes, Programs and our People.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement - Global Chemicals: a high-impact, remote role dedicated to championing the "5 Levers" of category management across our $650M global chemicals spend. This role does not have direct reports but acts as the global architect and champion for chemical strategy, ensuring consistency and value creation across all Avery Dennison regions.

As a key leader, and executioner in the Global Chemicals Community, you will be responsible for operationalizing Project Nova globally. You will drive the 5 Levers across the chemicals category to optimize spend and unify regional chemical category managers under a single, cohesive global vision, across our Materials Group (Label and Packaging Materials, Graphics, Reflective, and Performance Tapes) and driving the "5 Levers" strategic plan for specific global chemical categories.

Reporting Structure:

• Direct Report to:
  Vice President, Procurement - North America & Global Chemicals.

Location:

Remote (North America Eastern Time or Central Time).

• Champion of Project Nova:
  Act as the global "North Star" for the Nova transformation within the Chemicals category. Ensure all global chemical initiatives align with the Avery Dennison "Plan to Win" and the Material Groups Global Strategy.
• Global Category Architect:
  Own and drive the 5 Levers Strategic Plan for the $1BN global chemicals portfolio. You will not just suggest strategy; you will build the frameworks that enable regional teams to execute effectively.
• Chemical Community Leadership:
  Lead the "Chemicals Community of Practice." While regional managers do not report to you, you will provide the strategic roadmap, best practices, and technical guidance to ensure global alignment.
• Advanced Category Management:
  Employ the latest thinking in cost modeling (TCO), value stream analysis, and indexing to protect the business from volatility and drive year-over-year productivity.
• Supplier Ecosystem Management:
  Manage top-tier global supplier relationships. Lead…