Procurement Early Career Program (ECP) Associate
Avery Dennison
About the Role
Avery Dennison's North America Procurement Early Career Program (PECP) is designed to build talent for their world-class organization. The program offers a blend of on-the-job learning and structured training, serving as a talent pipeline for procurement roles. They are seeking agile problem solvers for the Procurement Associate position, who will gain in-depth exposure to multiple business areas. The program includes a 24-month training curriculum.
The PECP Associate may gain exposure to:
- Direct Procurement (Chemicals, Paper, Films)
- Indirect Procurement
- Freight
Role Details & Requirements
- The program consists of two rotations: an initial rotation of approximately 18 months, followed by a second rotation of approximately 12 months.
- Travel: Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time.
Key Responsibilities
- Own category analysis, strategic projects, supplier data gathering, system updates, and process improvements.
- Participate on cross-functional teams, acting as a procurement liaison.
- Streamline formal workflows by partnering with Managers to design and implement a standardized intake system and process for procurement requests.
- Collaborate with team members to centralize procurement data for strategic historical analysis.
- Engage in cross-functional projects and networking across different procurement departments to understand the global supply chain.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Supply Chain, Logistics) or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial etc.).
- Expected graduation date: December 2026 OR May 2027 (to start in June 2027).
- Experience:
- Previous internship/co-op experience required OR relevant work experience in procurement and manufacturing.
- Leadership Experience via student organizations (e.g., Engineers without Borders, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers).
- Volunteerism or similar activities.
- Travel: Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Additional Information
- Salary Range: $77,000 - $86,000 per year.