Contribute to the development of the overall global category strategy and translate this strategy into concrete and aligned action plans within the AFAP business
Work closely with key stakeholders to develop and implement effective TCO projects for the liquids category in order to ensure quality of services and improved value to Amcor.
Evaluate market and competitive conditions and use this as a basis to review Category strategies and sourcing activities
Work closely with Site Management to ensure that the needs of the Sites are effectively represented in the Procurement Strategies
Manage the supplier base across the Category area and leverage Category spend across regions and globally if and where appropriate
Actively support integration of Procurement in core business processes
Adhere to set standards of Procurement and ensure consistency with Amcor requirements and standards
Identify trends and/or issues that need improvement within the Category accounts
Assess and manage risks across the Procurement Category while developing and contributing to a risk strategy for the Category together with mitigating actions
Project Management
Identify new TCO savings projects and work closely with Operations & technical team to implement and achieve savings in timely manner.
Support Operations team to improve the process, usage and performance of the key raw material usage in printing & lamination processes.
Work closely with suppliers to support operational efficiencies and maintaining performance parameters & quality.
Negotiation
Enhance the relationship with suppliers in an innovative way to maximise value for Amcor in accordance with the global category strategy and regional implementation
Support negotiation process, content and results. Lead the negotiation team to define the desired outcome of a negotiation
Relationship Management
Establish cross-functional teams to run TCO projects and implement improved operational and commercial supply outcomes for the business and customers
Collaborate closely with relevant departments to ensure understanding and compliance with key procurement strategies
Financial Planning
Develop budgets and targets based on aggressive, well founded, realistic and forward oriented goals
Ensure that financial resource allocation is cost-effective and aligned with strategic and operational plans
Build an accurate forecast for Category price movements
Track and report savings, support procure-to-pay process improvement within the Category area, monitor TCO improvement as well as working capital improvement using the tracking tools in place
Provide periodic and ad hoc reports and forecasts on performance against plan and potential in following up on KPIs and reporting on trends
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year 2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $15 billion in annual sales from operations that span 220 locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC