Capital Equipment Procurement Category Lead

About the role

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.

About the role

The Capital Equipment Procurement Category lead will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for a portfolio of equipment technology with a spend responsibility of approximately $40 million USD. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills to deliver cost optimization, risk mitigation, and innovation across a technically complex product portfolio. Operating within a shared services model, the position supports North America Rigids and collaborates extensively with global and divisional stakeholders.

The successful candidate will combine market insight, supplier engagement, and cross-functional leadership to ensure supply continuity, competitive advantage, and alignment with business objectives.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships; review technology, operations, and supply chain opportunities.
• Travel to supplier and divisional sites, trade shows, and industry events as required.
• Act as liaison between suppliers, international sourcing, divisional manufacturing, plant operations, sales, R&D, and the EVV purchasing group.
• Acquire and maintain deep knowledge of market forces, cost trends, technology developments, and R&D platforms for assigned commodities.
• Conduct periodic sourcing reviews using cost models to validate strategic metrics and results.
• Create risk assessments and recommend actions regarding supplier reliability, financial health, and market competitiveness.
• Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring resource alignment and timely delivery of objectives.
• Review and negotiate contracts to support commodity-specific strategic and financial goals.
• Provide training and guidance to purchasing staff and other internal groups.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conduct business reviews with suppliers.
• Create and manage contracts with key assigned vendors.
• Strong technical understanding of Packaging Capital Equipment Technologies in assigned commodities

Qualifications/Requirements

• 3-5 years in procurement, engineering or supply chain management, preferably in a global manufacturing environment (Capital Equipment experience preferred).
• Proven experience managing high-value spend and complex commodity portfolios.
• Strong negotiation and an understanding of contractual terms.
• Proficiency in cost modeling and market analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.

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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

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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 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)