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We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference! At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites. Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com. Job Description Remote in the United States, but preferred to commute to Ann Arbor, MI Job Overview To manage the NA Direct Materials (DM) spend through the development, implementation and management of an advantaged category strategy, in collaboration with AGG and LATAM, that is aligned with the Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP) business strategy/plan, and the dynamic competitive environment. Direct Materials defined as: PET, Olefins, Colorants & Additives and Recycled Resins. Amcor practices the 'Value Chain Initiative' model for DM negotiations and sourcing is managed and executed through AGG in Zurich, Switzerland Principal Accountabilities: NA DM Plan Development & Execution, in collaboration with LATAM DM team Lead development of the North America (NA) & support the Latin America (LATAM) DM Category Strategy through a collaborative, cross functional approach with the regional stakeholders. Collaborate with other global Business Groups (BGs) to drive best value for Amcor and ARP. Drive sustainability agenda and implementation of recycled content targets through complex sourcing mix of PCR strategic partnerships, M&A activity, and virgin resin co-sourcing Provide fact-based analysis to support targeted competitive market positioning and growth Demonstrate alignment to ARP business strategy through active collaboration with cross functional stakeholders and effective procurement representation. Identify and build strategic partnerships with suppliers whose capabilities, innovation and strategy are aligned/complementary to the ARP Global DM Category Strategy Identify and mitigate risks associated with the selected strategy to ensure business continuity and competitive advantage Define and deliver tactical execution plan in support of the defined strategy timing and objectives DM Performance Management Finance: Collaborate with Business Units (BU) to drive and manage the NA DM buy-sell financials for all direct materials as part of the ARP financial reporting system Value Creation: Manage, through cross functional leadership, the Procure Plus value delivery to targets and BU expectations as part of ARP value creation operating model Supplier Performance: Manage, along with Quality and Operations leadership NA DM performance for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as part of the ARP supplier management process Category Expertise: Continue to develop and sharpen category capabilities to drive sustainable value creation and competitive advantage to BUs and Amcor ov