At Orora, we believe our packaging touches lives and together, we, together as a team, deliver on the promise of what’s inside. From custom packaging design and packaging materials, to prototype development and manufacturing, packaging automation and equipment, kitting and fulfillment, global sourcing, and full service warehousing and logistics, our packaging consultants develop cutting-edge, innovative solutions that take a product from concept to consumer. It is with this passion and commitment to innovation, we believe in hiring and developing the very best talent by living our core values of Teamwork, Passion, Respect, and Integrity every day. These core values define who we are and how we operate. They shape the way we work with each other, with our customers, and with our communities. Every day, we deliver packaging solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations while solving complex problems as a team. We believe that all team members (irrespective of their role or level), should aspire to distinctive leadership behavior, as we continue to deliver on the promise for our customers, shareholders and each other. Leadership is not tied to a job title, i.e. you don’t need to be accountable for a team to be considered a leader.

Orora Packaging Solutions is seeking a Sr Category Manager to develop sourcing approaches for various Indirect categories, drive development of and execute standard analyses across categories to identify savings opportunities, and drive market research and insights. You will play a key part in driving process improvement and delivering successful business results. You will contribute in identifying Indirect suppliers that Orora can partner with, identifying new solutions, technologies and trends. You will lead, improve and sustain the Orora supplier onboarding and contracting process. This position reports to the Director of Procurement, Manufacturing and Indirect.

• Travel Requirement: Up to 10%
• Position is remote, work from home
• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Evaluates, negotiates, and facilitates the execution of contracts, such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Master Supply Agreements, and related supplier onboarding documents, for new suppliers.
• Serves as the point of contact for Orora coworkers and Suppliers on contractual matters. Acts as the contractual liaison between Business Unit, Legal and Suppliers, ensuring timely review and approval. Collaborates with Business Unit and Legal to provide redlined recommendations to Supplier until agreement has been reached.
• Leads, improves and sustains the supplier onboarding and contracting process.
• Leads, supports and assists in the development and implementation of category strategies for Indirect goods and services such as corporate and professional services, information technology products and services, travel services, human resource related services, and other various Indirect categories.
• Reviews and analyzes spend data to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation opportunities and to identify non-contracted spend.
• Provides the evaluation of supplier quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and sourcing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, delivery, total cost, and service necessary to meet requirements.
• Develops processes and tools to measure key performance indicators.
• Extracts, analyzes and prepares reports to measure key supplier and internal performance-to-plan.
• Develops, documents and implements processes and systems in support of company goals.
• Identifies and implements improvements to streamline and automate process flows.
• Distributes, updates and tracks procurement plans for supply chain integration and procurement analysis.
• Assesses and reports compliance to internal/external stakeholders.

• BS/BA Degree preferably in supply management, supply chain, or business.
• 3-5 years of prior Indirect procurement sourcing experience, with knowledge of the full value chain including purchasing/supply management, supplier negotiations, savings opportunity identification, etc.
• Successfully managed supplier onboarding and contracting processes.
• Successfully managed Indirect procurement categories such as corporate and professional services, information technology products and services, travel services, human resource related services
• Must have experience with RFPs, RFQs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and managing a minimum of a couple million in spend.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior experience working in a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool.

• Resolve and/or advance issues in a timely fashion
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint required
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing
• Seek opportunities for improvement and make recommendations for change
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and continuously improvement procurement processes
• Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and identify solutions
• Ability to quickly build trust and establish credibility through all levels of the organization
• Ability to drive change and lead through influence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to hold others accountable
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and diligent

About Us

At Orora Packaging Solutions, we believe our packaging touches lives. Together, we deliver on the promise of what’s inside. We help customers develop optimized packaging solutions that transform the packaging experience. From custom packaging design and packaging materials to prototype development and manufacturing, packaging automation and equipment, kitting and fulfillment, global sourcing, and full service warehousing and logistics, our packaging consultants develop cutting-edge, innovative solutions that take a product from concept to consumer.

Our Culture

We believe in a fostering a culture of excellence - based on our Values (what we stand for), Vision (what we want to achieve) and Behaviors (everyone performing to the best of their ability).

What We Value

We value Teamwork, Passion, Respect and Integrity. These core values define who we are and how we operate. They shape the way we work with each other, with our customers, and with our communities. Every day, we deliver packaging solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the industry-leading packaging solutions and displays company

How We Behave

We believe that all team members (irrespective of their role or level), should aspire to distinctive leadership behavior, as we continue to deliver on the promise for our customers, shareholders and each other. Leadership is not tied to a job title, i.e. you don’t need to be accountable for a team to be considered a leader. At Orora leadership is encouraged at every level, within the team.

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families. Here's a sample of the benefits we offer:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions

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