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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

About the role

As a Corporate Purchasing Manager, you will lead a high-performing divisional procurement team of 5–12 professionals, managing $1–$2 billion in annual spend across 30–50 manufacturing sites. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead cross-functional teams, build strong supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. This role is enterprise-critical, requiring frequent collaboration with divisional executives and leaders in Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality to align procurement strategies with corporate objectives.

Key Job Accountabilities

Executive-Level Procurement Leadership

+ Own divisional sourcing execution for direct and indirect materials, aligning with Amcor’s global procurement framework.

+ Lead or collaborate on **high-value contract negotiations** , securing favorable terms on pricing, delivery, and quality.

+ Represent procurement in **divisional leadership forums** , influencing decisions that impact corporate financial performance.

+ Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and suppliers, ensuring alignment and timely resolution of escalations.

+ Drive **supplier rationalization and compliance enforcement** across all sites.

+ Support the delivery of savings targets and other KPIs aligned with business goals, providing regular updates and insights to stakeholders.

Financial Accountability & Cost Management

+ Oversee **annual standard cost adjustments of raw materials** for the division.

+ Monitor and report on **purchase price variances (PPV)** and lead corrective actions to protect margins.

+ Ensure team meets **cost savings targets** through strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, and process optimization.

Inventory Optimization & Risk Mitigation

+ Leverage advanced analytics and supply chain technologies to enhance raw material forecast accuracy, optimize inventory levels, and implement effective Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.

+ Drive initiatives to **reduce working capital** , eliminate obsolete inventory, and improve inventory turns.

+ Support the development of **contingency plans** to mitigate supply chain disruptions and help ensure continuity.

Supplier Performance & Governance

+ Conduct **business reviews with strategic suppliers** , driving continuous improvement and risk management.

+ Enforce compliance with **Amcor’s global procurement standards, ISO requirements, and ethical sourcing practices** .

+ Respond to ISO audit inquiries and ensure documentation readiness.

+ Monitor and report on vendor complaints, ensuring comprehensive corrective actions for quality, delivery, and compliance issues.

Cross-Functional & Strategic Collaboration

+ Partner with **R&D, Operations, Finance, and Quality** to support new product development, packaging transitions, and sustainability initiatives.

+ Serve as a procurement subject matter expert for **ERP integrations, acquisitions, and digital transformation projects** .

Leadership & Organizational Development

+ Train, coach, and develop a team of 5–12 procurement professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

+ Set clear performance objectives and monitor KPIs for team members to ensure alignment with divisional and corporate goals.

+ Manage workload distribution across multiple sites and categories, balancing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

+ Conduct regular one-on-one and team meetings to provide feedback, resolve challenges, and maintain engagement.

+ Mentor high-potential employees for succession planning and career development within the organization.

+ Ensure compliance and consistency in procurement processes across all team members and sites.

+ Address performance issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high standards of execution and accountability.

Qualifications/Requirements

+ **Bachelor’s degree** in Business, Supply Chain, or related field ( **MBA or CPSM preferred** ).

+ **7+ years of progressive procurement experience** , including multi-site and high-spend responsibility.

+ Proven track record of **delivering cost savings, improving supplier performance, and managing risk at scale** .

+ Advanced proficiency in **ERP/MRP systems, procurement analytics, and digital tools**

+ Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills

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Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

+ Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team

+ Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation

+ Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns

+ The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual** **Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the _"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster_ . If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

+ Medical, dental and vision plans

+ Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

+ Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

+ Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

+ Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

+ Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Retirement Savings Plan with company match

+ Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

+ Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC

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