.Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers.
Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience.
Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries.
Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion.
Learn more at www.Averydennison.Com.Job DescriptionThe MRO Buyer / Sourcing Specialist is responsible for obtaining the best quality, service and value when sourcing materials for the multiple organizations that enables cost savings, quality materials, and on-time delivery for operational excellence.
Transacts purchases of goods and services including but not limited to Maintenance, Repair and Operations.
Communicates with suppliers, discussing quotes and price increases, negotiating rates, and evaluating service and quality.The role is focused on improving the performance of our Supply Chain to achieve service excellence and optimize inventory levels to support business objectives.
This role will work cross-functionally within Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement and MRO suppliers in projects.In your role as MRO Buyer, delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success:Operates the maintenance tool crib, so that it operates efficiently and within the agreed budget limits.Assists in identifying, assessing, negotiating, awarding and managing suppliers and procurement agreements.
Assesses suppliers on a global landscape to recommend best sourcing.Transacts purchases of goods and services including but not limited to Maintenance, Repair and Operations.Communicates with suppliers, discussing quotes and price increases, negotiating rates, and evaluating service and quality.Maintains updated price lists, ensuring accuracy in invoicing.Reviews purchase order acknowledgements and updates pricing and delivery dates in the ERP system.
Provides quantities required during parts shortages to ensure sourcing needs are addressed.Conducts purchasing activities aligned with the supply chain philosophy and strategy, executing and supporting sourcing projects through selected and approved suppliers.Recognizes, understands and addresses sourcing problems in a proactive manner.
Meets with suppliers to understand and resolve issues in a timely manner, reducing impact on operations and sourcing needs