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The Global Procurement function at Avery Dennison is a Value Creator function. Following are our team fundamentals:
- 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 a unique competitive advantage and differential 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.
- Our Focus: We are committed to positioning Procurement as a competitive advantage for our enterprise. Our focus remains on uplifting our Performance, Processes, Programs and our People.
Mission
This role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Avery Dennison Global Materials Group Procurement Organization that is comprised of Label and Packaging Materials, Graphics Solutions, Reflective Solutions, Performance Tapes and Adhesives businesses, with a focus on ensuring competitiveness and value creation on the \~$3B global spend. This role will look over all the global categories (Papers, Films, Chemicals) and will enable spend and category optimization as well as building a united community of category managers across the world.
- Reporting Structure: Will report directly to the President of Materials Group.
- Location: The position is based in either Oegstgeest, The Netherlands (Amsterdam - The Hague area), or Mentor, Ohio. Global travel is required.
Critical Responsibilities
- Functional Leadership: Lead the global Materials Group procurement organization which looks after global categories such as Paper, Films, Chemicals and Indirects (total spend \~ $3B). Guide and coach the five regional Procurement Leaders (and a team of about 100 FTEs) who also serve as global Category Leaders.
- Functional Excellence: Continue to implement and further evolve the ongoing global procurement initiatives. Stay on top of the latest thinking and deploy best practice processes and tools at Avery Dennison (e.g., should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership).
- Digitalization and AI: Drive the digitalization of our procurement processes, and leverage AI to improve negotiation outcomes, costs and resiliency, and automate procurement processes.
- Procurement Strategy: Contribute to the overall Materials Group strategy; develop category strategies which support the business objectives. Be aware of regional differences and support the regional procurement leaders to translate global strategies into regional plans.
- Surplus Creation: Drive increased productivity year over year by both material cost-out and thoughtful evolution of our supplier base. Conduct structured RFX processes taking into account the total cost of ownership.
- Differentiation and Innovation: Stay on the leading-edge of materials trends, creating first-mover advantages and delivering innovation to the business. Partner with Product Line and R&D teams to determine future sourcing needs. Develop supplier innovation plans to support the growth of our business.
- Supply Security and Resilience: Assess and proactively address potential supply risks. Create sourcing options by qualifying alternative suppliers. Identify and mitigate risks (geopolitics, climate, compliance) to the global supply chain.
- Sustainability: Partner with the sustainability organization to engage suppliers and deliver improvements on key material topics, including Scope 3 GHG emissions and water reduction. Introduce more sustainable materials to our Product Innovation teams.
- Supply Chain Due Diligence: Support efforts to improve visibility of chemical and human rights risks across the Materials Group supply chain.
- Market Intelligence: Share market, competitive, and geo-political intelligence on a regular basis in all aspects of the supply chain to enable the enterprise to navigate accordingly.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Segment supplier base and identify preferred partners in line with our Avantage Supplier Program. Build and manage supplier relationships on a senior level.
- Internal Stakeholder Management: As a member of the Materials Group Leadership team, partner closely with peers. Make sure regional GMs get the necessary input required to align pricing with inflation. Closely work with R&D and Product Line Teams on cost-out and innovation initiatives. Work with Operations and Supply Chain to drive productivity and proactively manage supply issues.
Qualifications
Skills & Capabilities
- Skillset: Excellent strategy building & execution skills. Proven ability to operate with a global and matrixed mindset and lead teams to great results. Exceptional collaboration skills with internal as well as external partners. Ability to compile, research, analyze information & to compose and present comprehensive reports. Demonstrated success in cross-regional projects or initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead, support and conduct multi-layered, complex negotiations.
- Mindset: Optimistic & situational leader who will nurture a cohesive and united team and inspire them to reach newer heights. Collaborative mindset with every internal and external partner and ability to support and inspire peers as well as the senior leadership team. Believer in the power of technology/digitalization to drive procurement value.
- Behavior: Cultivates a collaborative and inclusive team environment, prioritizing collective success and the open exchange of ideas. Champions Avery Dennison’s Core Values: Integrity, Courage, External Focus, Diversity, Sustainability, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence.
Requirements and Prior Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree/MBA desired.
- 15+ years of Procurement / Strategic Sourcing or Direct Category Management experience with a global company.
- Experience with Paper and Films is desired, and Chemicals experience is a major plus. Indirect experience is also a plus.
- International experience leading global and regional teams in a matrix organization.
- Result-oriented leader with an ability to build cohesive teams and drive transformation with a futuristic mindset.
- The role will require regular travel.
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $227,920 - $364,672/year.
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Why join Avery Dennison
We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.
ABOUT GLOBAL PROCUREMENT
The Global Procurement function at Avery Dennison is a Value Creator function. Following are our team fundamentals:
- 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 a unique competitive advantage and differential 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.
- Our Focus: We are committed to positioning Procurement as a competitive advantage for our enterprise. Our focus remains on uplifting our Performance, Processes, Programs and our People.
Mission
This role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Avery Dennison Global Materials Group Procurement Organization that is comprised of Label and Packaging Materials, Graphics Solutions, Reflective Solutions, Performance Tapes and Adhesives businesses, with a focus on ensuring competitiveness and value creation on the \~$3B global spend. This role will look over all the global categories (Papers, Films, Chemicals) and will enable spend and category optimization as well as building a united community of category managers across the world.
- Reporting Structure: Will report directly to the President of Materials Group.
- Location: The position is based in either Oegstgeest, The Netherlands (Amsterdam - The Hague area), or Mentor, Ohio. Global travel is required.
Critical Responsibilities
- Functional Leadership: Lead the global Materials Group procurement organization which looks after global categories such as Paper, Films, Chemicals and Indirects (total spend \~ $3B). Guide and coach the five regional Procurement Leaders (and a team of about 100 FTEs) who also serve as global Category Leaders.
- Functional Excellence: Continue to implement and further evolve the ongoing global procurement initiatives. Stay on top of the latest thinking and deploy best practice processes and tools at Avery Dennison (e.g., should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership).
- Digitalization and AI: Drive the digitalization of our procurement processes, and leverage AI to improve negotiation outcomes, costs and resiliency, and automate procurement processes.
- Procurement Strategy: Contribute to the overall Materials Group strategy; develop category strategies which support the business objectives. Be aware of regional differences and support the regional procurement leaders to translate global strategies into regional plans.
- Surplus Creation: Drive increased productivity year over year by both material cost-out and thoughtful evolution of our supplier base. Conduct structured RFX processes taking into account the total cost of ownership.
- Differentiation and Innovation: Stay on the leading-edge of materials trends, creating first-mover advantages and delivering innovation to the business. Partner with Product Line and R&D teams to determine future sourcing needs. Develop supplier innovation plans to support the growth of our business.
- Supply Security and Resilience: Assess and proactively address potential supply risks. Create sourcing options by qualifying alternative suppliers. Identify and mitigate risks (geopolitics, climate, compliance) to the global supply chain.
- Sustainability: Partner with the sustainability organization to engage suppliers and deliver improvements on key material topics, including Scope 3 GHG emissions and water reduction. Introduce more sustainable materials to our Product Innovation teams.
- Supply Chain Due Diligence: Support efforts to improve visibility of chemical and human rights risks across the Materials Group supply chain.
- Market Intelligence: Share market, competitive, and geo-political intelligence on a regular basis in all aspects of the supply chain to enable the enterprise to navigate accordingly.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Segment supplier base and identify preferred partners in line with our Avantage Supplier Program. Build and manage supplier relationships on a senior level.
- Internal Stakeholder Management: As a member of the Materials Group Leadership team, partner closely with peers. Make sure regional GMs get the necessary input required to align pricing with inflation. Closely work with R&D and Product Line Teams on cost-out and innovation initiatives. Work with Operations and Supply Chain to drive productivity and proactively manage supply issues.
Qualifications
Skills & Capabilities
- Skillset: Excellent strategy building & execution skills. Proven ability to operate with a global and matrixed mindset and lead teams to great results. Exceptional collaboration skills with internal as well as external partners. Ability to compile, research, analyze information & to compose and present comprehensive reports. Demonstrated success in cross-regional projects or initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead, support and conduct multi-layered, complex negotiations.
- Mindset: Optimistic & situational leader who will nurture a cohesive and united team and inspire them to reach newer heights. Collaborative mindset with every internal and external partner and ability to support and inspire peers as well as the senior leadership team. Believer in the power of technology/digitalization to drive procurement value.
- Behavior: Cultivates a collaborative and inclusive team environment, prioritizing collective success and the open exchange of ideas. Champions Avery Dennison’s Core Values: Integrity, Courage, External Focus, Diversity, Sustainability, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence.
Requirements and Prior Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree/MBA desired.
- 15+ years of Procurement / Strategic Sourcing or Direct Category Management experience with a global company.
- Experience with Paper and Films is desired, and Chemicals experience is a major plus. Indirect experience is also a plus.
- International experience leading global and regional teams in a matrix organization.
- Result-oriented leader with an ability to build cohesive teams and drive transformation with a futuristic mindset.
- The role will require regular travel.
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $227,920 - $364,672/year.
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Why join Avery Dennison
We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.
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VP titles vary widely. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific function, finance, operations, engineering, and confirm the role requires a directly related degree. A general management scope without field-specific requirements can trigger an RFE.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofits attached to universities, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, letting you start any time of year. For VP-level roles in academia or research, this bypasses the April lottery entirely.
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Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed H-1B LCAs for Vice President and senior leadership roles, filtered by industry and location. That filing history tells you which companies have already cleared the operational groundwork for sponsoring at this level.
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Align your credential documentation to the LCA wage level
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H-1B Visa Vice President: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vice President role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on the functional scope. A VP of Engineering, VP of Finance, or VP of Data Science typically qualifies because the role requires a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. A VP of General Operations with broad management duties and no field-specific degree requirement is harder to support. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not the title alone.
How do I find companies that sponsor H-1B visas for Vice President positions?
Search Migrate Mate to browse VP-level roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which companies have sponsored at senior leadership levels before, which tells you far more than a job posting does about whether a company will realistically move forward with sponsorship for your role.
Can my employer file my H-1B outside the annual lottery for a VP role?
Yes, if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, nonprofit research organizations affiliated with universities, and government research entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery participation. If your VP role is at a qualifying institution, you and your employer skip the April cap entirely. Private-sector employers are subject to the lottery regardless of seniority.
What happens to my H-1B status if my VP role is eliminated or restructured?
Your H-1B is tied to the specific employer and position. If the role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. If your title changes significantly, your employer should amend your H-1B petition with USCIS before the new duties begin, particularly if the functional scope shifts.
Is premium processing worth requesting for a VP-level H-1B petition?
For senior roles, yes. Standard processing can take six months or longer, which creates real risk for both you and the employer around start dates, project timelines, and compensation planning. Premium processing reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days. At VP level, it's standard practice to request that the employer absorb this cost as part of the offer.