Sr. Manager - BOPET Films Team Lead

Job Description

About the role

The Sr. Manager - BOPET Films Team Lead is responsible for leading the sourcing and category management of BOPET Films globally. This role translates global strategies into flawless execution, manages strategic supplier relationships, and ensures value delivery aligned with Amcor's procurement, sustainability, and innovation objectives. A key focus includes driving circularity and securing feedstock for high-quality mechanically and chemically recycled BOPET Film grades.

Key Job Accountabilities

Leadership and People Management
Lead, develop, motivate and assign people to appropriate tasks. Ensure career development and succession planning is in place for the procurement functionEnsure the right people are in the right place with the appropriate support to contribute to operating plan in order to deliver financial results in line with agreed budgets and targetsBuild sustainable category specific capabilities within the respective regions to execute on the category strategiesManages a team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management. Responsible for overall talent management and employee engagement for direct reports.Coach and input to the MIP and performance management and assessment of the Category Team members

Strategy Development and Strategy Implementation
Accountable for developing and implementing a cohesive, business-aligned long-term Category Strategy for BOPET Films across the globe, aligned with the global strategy and business objectives.Accountable for the overall delivery of the category targets following the target setting processAccountable for ensuring delivery against the Procurement Balanced Scorecard measures for the categoryAccountable for consolidating supplier, market, category and internal business data and information to inform the Category StrategyResponsible for the communication of the final Category Strategy and Annual Category Plans to the relevant stakeholders the regionManage regional implementation of global sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/eAuctions) and strategic projectsAccountable for ensuring the resources, information and tools are in place for project execution throughout the categoryResponsible for defining and measuring relevant key performance indicators for key suppliers in the category, aligned to the Amcor Supplier Performance Management FrameworkAccountable for leading innovation with strategic category suppliersAccountable for ensuring robust contractual arrangements are in place for the categoryAccountable for monitoring compliance and adherence to Amcor Procurement policies and proceduresResponsible for ensuring internal issues are addressed and resolved in a timely mannerProvide input to Amcor's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities relevant to the category

ESG
Lead the monitoring and reporting of GHG emissions data from suppliers in alignment with the Sustainability and Procurement Excellence team.Accountable for ensuring procurement strategies align with internal and customer targets for recycled content and carbon reductionsLead initiatives to enhance Amcor`s sustainability performance in the supply chainDrive qualification of chemically recycled BOPET Film grades in collaboration with R&D.Promote traceability and certification standards such as ISCC+.

Negotiation
Own key global supplier relationships for the assigned categories; lead supplier segmentation and performance management.Build strong relationships with key suppliers' regional contacts in order to negotiate more innovative and beneficial contractual agreements and service levelsManage negotiation process, content and results. Lead the negotiation team to define the desired outcome of a negotiation

Relationship Management
Identify stakeholders; understand and interpret their current and future needs and manage their expectations. Give advice and build long-term value partnerships with these stakeholdersCollaborate closely with relevant departments to ensure understanding and compliance with key procurement strategies and policiesServe as the key interface between Global Category Lead, regional procurement, R&D, and business stakeholders in the region.Facilitate regional Film qualifications, transitions, and formulaic / structural changes.

Financial Planning
Accountable for the bottom-up aggregation of all category data across Business Groups to inform the top-down target setting processOptimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and actively contribute to budget planning and cost forecasting.Ensure robust contract coverage and track adherence to agreed terms.Responsible for reconciling "gaps" between the bottom-up and top-down targets, and identifying initiatives required to close any such disparitiesEnsure that financial resource allocation is cost-effective and aligned with strategic and operational plansBuild an accurate forecast for category price movementsProvide periodic and ad hoc reports and forecasts on performance against plan

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; in fields such as business administration, finance, law or a scientific or technical field. Strong preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification.

Experience: 10+ years of Procurement experience or 8+ years in management, e.g. of a plant or similar functions. Significant leadership experience, solid experience in multi-country, multinational environments and matrix organisations. Extensive experience in commercial, change and category management, cross functional team management as well as senior level influencing.

Professional
Extensive experience and industry insights of the upstream Resins market, BOPET & BOPA Film markets, and value chainsProven track record of successful strategic sourcing and procurement
Technical
Strategic ability to develop high impact sourcing strategies. Exhibits thought leadership and innovationStrong analytical skills with the capability to identify and prioritize critical issues and opportunities.Advanced negotiating skills with comprehensive understanding of sales/marketing practicesAbility to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans that drive organizational successExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear and persuasive interaction at all levelsStrong project management and reporting capability

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)