Avery dennison (nyse: avy) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (rfid) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in glendale, california, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2017 were $6.6 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. Job description about your role the buyer is responsible for executing the strategies created by a purchasing manager. This may include planning the purchasing and scheduling of materials, services, and supplies, but normally does not include sourcing or negotiation with vendors. Centralized purchasing focus: this buyer may be responsible for the process of purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies and services through the centralized purchasing function. This incumbent will usually execute the work established by a corporate purchasing manager. This buyer may be responsible for the process of purchasing raw materials, supplies and services for a manufacturing function. This incumbent will usually execute the work established by the divisional or manufacturing-focused purchasing manager. In some businesses, this position’s duties may overlap with responsibilities in the materials management area which schedules raw materials in a manufacturing setting. Your responsibilities will include: seek for vendor alternatives in the market guaranteeing the best cost, payment terms and service. Define the best procurement strategy together with category main users. Develop and analyze spend reports. Define risks/opportunities in your categories. Create and maintain vendors in systems. Benchmark with other ad division s. Qualifications qualifications 4 - 5 years prior buying, procurement experience. Well experience in purchasing techniques and strategies. Well experience in assisting manager and category users in vendor selection and negotiating contracts. Excellent oral and written communication skills. English and spanish. Strong customer service skills and purchasing/persuasion skills. Ariba experience is desirable. Additional information j-18808-ljbffr