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About Avery Dennison Smartrac

A global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, Avery Dennison Smartrac provides innovative branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity, and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers.

Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience.

Serving an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries.

Job Description

The MRO Buyer/Sourcing Specialist is responsible for obtaining the best quality, service, and value when sourcing materials for multiple organizations, enabling cost savings, quality materials, and on-time delivery for operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating the maintenance tool crib efficiently and within budget limits.
• Assisting in identifying, assessing, negotiating, awarding, and managing suppliers and procurement agreements.
• Transacting purchases of goods and services, including maintenance, repair, and operations.
• Communicating with suppliers, discussing quotes and price increases, negotiating rates, and evaluating service and quality.
• Maintaining updated price lists and ensuring accuracy in invoicing.
• Reviewing purchase order acknowledgments and updating pricing and delivery dates in the ERP system.
• Conducting purchasing activities aligned with the supply chain philosophy and strategy, executing and supporting sourcing projects through selected and approved suppliers.
• Recognizing, understanding, and addressing sourcing problems in a proactive manner.
• Collaborating with operations, materials, and procurement teams to optimize total value and complete work to support organizational goals.
• Controlling inventory of MRO materials.
• Providing information to determine the status of current orders and forecast needs for future orders.
• Compiling records of the amount, type, and value of material or stock on hand.
• Monitoring reorder points and initiating action to replenish stock.
• Responsible for inventory levels, inventory positioning, and planned production and sales forecasts.
• Reconciling discrepancies in inventories.
• Coordinating with traffic, production planning, and warehouse personnel to ensure appropriate routing, scheduling, and storing of goods.
• Overseeing that materials are received, stored, shipped, and reported in accordance with established procedures.
• Furnishing reports as needed to forecast estimates and schedules related to inventory, distribution, transportation, and/or production.
• Supporting, assisting, and completing analyses; analyzing information for accuracy and completeness.
• Working with other functions to identify opportunities to improve the process effectiveness and improvement plan.
• Performing various activities to backup and maintain the flow of work in the department.
• Ensuring staff is focused on process improvement.
• Developing, recommending, and coordinating the implementation of new procedures.
• Proactively communicating supply chain issues and providing alternatives.
• Maintaining high levels of communication within the team.
• Partnering with Operations to achieve production goals.
• Actively participating in training to expand technical skills and improve services provided.

Qualifications

Avery Dennison Smartrac values diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. We appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Supply Chain, Materials and Logistics, Engineering, or related preferred.
• +3 years experience in tool crib operation.
• 0-3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 0-3 years of material planning in a manufacturing environment.
• 0-3 years working with suppliers, including price negotiations, RFQs, and cost reduction initiatives.
• 0-3 years analyzing quotes and conducting value analysis for strategic sourcing decisions.
• 0-3 years recommending and implementing continuous improvements in sourcing.
• Knowledge of purchasing techniques and logistical supply chain.
• Proven Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.
• Demonstrated professional experience with WMS/ERP systems (Oracle, etc.).
• Well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bi-lingual ability (English/Spanish) preferred.