Sr. Sourcing Manager

Date: Mar 6, 2026

Location: Lake Zurich, IL, US, 60047

Company: accobrands

 

 

A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future.

At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success.  We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future.

Job Summary

The Senior Sourcing Manager – Paper & Print owns the global category strategy and execution for paper, print, and converting materials.This leader manages a multi-million dollar annual spend and serves as the key decisionmaker on supplier selection within policy, and drives long‑term value across cost, quality, service, sustainability, and risk. Operating with high autonomy, this role leads cross‑functional teams and governs supplier performance to ensure secure supply, regulatory compliance, and measurable business outcomes for ACCO Brands.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Ownership

  • Own the global paper & print category strategy with a 3‑year roadmap covering segmentation, make/buy, dual sourcing, footprint optimization, and innovation.
  • Translate market intelligence into sourcing strategies and commercial plans.
  • Set and deliver annual targets aligned to corporate objectives.
  • Serve as subject‑matter expert for paper grades, print processes, converting, coatings, inks, adhesives, and specification management.

Supplier Strategy, Negotiation & Governance

  • Lead supplier identification, qualification, and final selection.
  • Architect and negotiate long‑term agreements.
  • Ensure contract coverage and compliance.

Risk Management, Compliance & Sustainability

  • Conduct structured risk reviews with defined mitigations.
  • Partner with compliance teams to ensure adherence to corporate requirements.
  • Resolve delivery disruptions and quality incidents with corrective actions

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Project Delivery

  • Lead cross‑functional teams to set cost targets and supply decisions.
  • Provide project management for major sourcing projects.
  • Manage relationships with the manufacturing site, marketing and senior leadership.

Financial & Analytical Excellence

  • Build should‑cost models and TCO frameworks.
  • Track savings, PPV, inflation/deflation, and working capital.
  • Monitor global market trends.

Operational Performance

  • Ensure materials meet spec accuracy, quality, and cost targets.
  • Optimize supplier relationships and long‑term agreements.

Work Environment & Travel

  • Remote role with approximately 15–20% domestic and 5–10% international travel.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree. 
  • 7+ years progressive experience in strategic sourcing in the paper/print industry
  • Proven results managing multimillion‑dollar global spend.
  • Expertise in negotiation, SRM, risk management, and cost modeling.
  • Experience influencing executives and leading global teams.
  • ERP proficiency (SAP preferred) and advanced analytics skills.

Preferred:

  • MBA or certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP).
  • Global supply base experience.
  • Familiarity with quality systems and supplier development.

 

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Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

About Us:

You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours.

If you have touched a PowerA® gaming controller, a Five Star® notebook, a Swingline® stapler, a Quartet® dry erase board, or a Kensington® computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of more than $1.5 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures, and sells branded academic, consumer, and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. We're proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products.

What we offer:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
  • 4% 401(k) match with immediate eligibility and vesting
  • Competitive time off, available from the first day of employment 
  • Parental leave
  • Company-paid life and disability benefits
  • Critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options
  • Employee and family assistance programs

 

Growing together is how we win.

With trusted brands, strong leadership, and a clear purpose, you’ll find opportunities to grow in your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be a part of a culture that values creativity and putting our consumers and customers first.

Apply now and build a successful future with ACCO Brands.

More information about ACCO Brands can be found at www.accobrands.com.

 

ACCO Brands has developed and maintains a written Affirmative Action Program (“AAP”) for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  A copy can be requested from Human Resources. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential.

 

AODA

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be provided in all parts of the recruiting process as required under the ACCO Brands Canada AODA policy. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance.


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