Procurement Early Career Program (ECP) Associate

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving 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 nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more atwww.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive Healthcare: Part of living a healthy life is finding a doctor you trust. To make this easier for our members who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+), Anthem is introducing Inclusive Care. This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high- quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.

• Paid Time Off & Vacation: You start with 10 vacation days in your first year on the job. The longer you work for the Company, the more days you will accrue. You receive 13 paid holidays each year as determined by local management.

• Paid Parental Leave: Your salary is 100% paid during your approved parental leave of absence as a biological, adoptive, and/or foster parent. Parental Bonding Leave (up to 8 weeks) and Birth Procedure Recovery Leave (up to 8 weeks).

What we are looking for

Avery Dennison’s North America Procurement Early Career Program (PECP) has a single business focus to build talent for our world class organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning and classroom and virtual training, the PECP serves as the talent pipeline for procurement roles throughout the organization.

We are looking for agile problem solvers who enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative environment to be our next Procurement Associate. Associates receive in-depth exposure to multiple areas of our business. Our program is flexible and passionate about the development needs of our associates alongside the needs of the business. Grow your career with a 24-month training curriculum rooted in our core values and competencies.

The PECP Associate could get exposure to the following categories:

• Direct Procurement ( Chemicals, Paper, Films)

• Indirect Procurement

• Freight

Role Details & Requirements:

• The Procurement Early Career Program focuses on two main rotations. Your first rotation will be approximately 18-months in length while your second rotation will be approximately 12-months in length.

• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time

Key Responsibilities:

The primary roles and responsibilities of this Early Careers Program Associate could be:

• Own category analysis, strategic projects, supplier data gathering, system updates, and process improvements

• Participate on cross functional teams and provide support as procurement liaison’

• Streamline formal workflow 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 gain an understanding of the global supply chain

What you will need to bring to the program

Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Supply Chain, Logistics)or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial etc.) Expected graduation date should be December 2026 OR May 2027 (to start in June of 2027).

Experience

• Previous internship/co-op experience required or relevant work experience in procurement and manufacturing

• Leadership Experience via student organizations, such as 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 etc.

• 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

The salary range for this position is $77,000- $86,000 year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Pre-employment Screening Notice:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.