Senior Manager, Global Procurement – Strategic Programs

Avery Dennison

Senior Manager of Global Procurement responsible for strategic programs execution at Avery Dennison. Leading project management initiatives and fostering cross-functional collaboration with external partners.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the governance and performance tracking of the Global Procurement OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures) and KPIs
Facilitate regular strategic review cadences with procurement teams to assess OGSM progress, identify operational bottlenecks, and drive course corrections
Direct and manage the full project lifecycle for strategic global procurement initiatives
Act as the primary liaison between Procurement, cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution
Develop detailed project charters, work breakdown structures, resource plans, and project schedules
Establish and monitor robust governance frameworks, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure external partners meet performance commitments and expectations
Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks/issues, escalating to executive sponsors when necessary
Manage project financials and related commitments, ensuring all initiatives are delivered within approved financial parameters
Facilitate regular project meetings, workshops, and steering committee reviews with global stakeholders and external partner leadership across different time zones
Develop clear, impactful project communications and executive-level status reports
Act as the primary point of escalation for outsourcing-related project issues, facilitating joint continuous improvement initiatives between internal teams and external providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred)
10+ years of dedicated project management experience, with a proven track record of managing large-scale, global projects
3+ years of experience working directly with, or embedded within, a Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain organization
Experience managing projects that involve outsourcing, managed services, or complex external partner integrations
Active Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification (Change Management, Agile/Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are strongly preferred)
Experience navigating matrixed, global organizations; the role may require some global travel
Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with project management software
Proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools to build and maintain KPI dashboards
Strong background in vendor governance frameworks and SLA/KPI management methodology

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementgovernance frameworksperformance trackingrisk managementfinancial managementdata visualizationKPI managementwork breakdown structuresresource planningproject scheduling

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationfacilitationstakeholder managementadaptabilitynegotiationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)PRINCE2Change ManagementAgile/ScrumLean Six Sigma