Technical Procurement Manager (Liquids)

The Technical Procurement Manager – Liquids is responsible for driving the strategic sourcing, optimization, and continuous improvement of Amcor's Liquids category, including inks, adhesives, and solvents. Working closely with Plant Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and suppliers, the role identifies and delivers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) initiatives that create sustainable business value through supply assurance, cost optimization, quality, service, and innovation. The position contributes to the development and execution of category and business procurement strategies, strengthens supplier partnerships, and drives standardization, consolidation, and process improvements across the category. Where applicable, the role also provides guidance and oversight to team members to ensure successful delivery of procurement objectives.

Key Job Accountabilities

* 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 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 the 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 & the technical team to implement and achieve savings promptly. * Support the Operations team to improve the process, usage, and performance of the key raw materials in printing & lamination processes. * Work closely with suppliers to support operational efficiencies and maintain performance parameters & quality.

Supplier Claim Management

* Finding the root cause of the technical claims and building arguments to support the category team in the resolution of the claims with the suppliers.

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