Company DescriptionAvery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of 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 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $ billion. Learn more at .Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.Job DescriptionPerform standard purchasing tasks to procure assigned supplies, equipment, materials, parts and services for support of operational requirements. The incumbent compiles and records production data to prepare records and reports on production volume, consumption of raw materials and other aspects of production from customer orders, work tickets and product specifications. The Purchasing Clerk calculates types and quantities of items produced, materials used and frequency of defects. Activities may include, but are not limited to:Input purchases orders. Expedite orders by suppliers to meet production. Supervise preparation of orders and follow-up to expedite delivery and shipment.Compile and maintain information and records in order to prepare purchase orders.Coordinate and track shipments. Ensure on-time delivery of material and initiate action for return of rejected or unsuitable orders.Edit purchase requests and prepare purchase orders.Consult catalogs and other references to obtain prices and specifications.Maintain files and records of materials, prices, inventories and deliveries.Perform related clerical duties.Apply standard formulas to calculate extensions and discount applications.Operate a personal computer and appropriate software packages or equivalent.Run and review match exception reports. Resolve any discrepancies which include vendor/plant communication and system interface issues.Manage all raw material rejects and credits with suppliers.Manage billing discrepancies.Work to reduce network raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories while optimizing service, reducing waste, and increasing inventory turns.Ensure materials availability for production schedule.Assess and work to improve inventory accuracy.Improve communication and materials flow with supply chain partners.QualificationsLaurea required (preferred in Economical or Technical fields)English mandatoryVery Good IT skills (excel, word) mandatory /G-suite (nice to have)Oracle knowledge or other ERP (nice to have)2 years experience in Procurement (strongly preferred)Strong negotiation skillsGood capacity of analysisDrive and execution oriented with attention to detailsWilling to explore new ideas in an innovative wayProblem SolvingTeam workingEffective organizational skillsAbility to cope with pressure and to work within tight deadlinesGood communication skillsAdditional InformationWho we are! - Our Story:Each of us, Every day!. One Team!We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work at Avery Dennison. With us, teams are balanced and diverse. Because each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents. Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. You are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach? Please go toAt Avery Dennison we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get us to know even better: Life @ Avery Dennison ()
