Country Procurement Specialist

Ardagh Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging leader is seeking a UK Regional Procurement Specialist to manage local spend and optimize procurement processes. This role involves supplier management, execution of the Source-to-Pay process, and collaboration across international teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in multinational procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in SAP MM. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within an established European procurement team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in procurement within a multinational environment.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and working in international teams.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK local spend for materials and services.
• Support SAP-related procurement tasks including POs and acknowledgments.
• Execute procurement steps within the Source-to-Pay process.
• Assess supply risks and develop business continuity plans.
• Communicate procurement initiatives to local stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Shared Service Center on P2P processes.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SAP proficiency

Organizational skills

Commercial acumen

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and supplier management? Ardagh Metal Packaging Europe is seeking a UK Regional Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic European Procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact across our UK operations while collaborating with international colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK local spend for materials and services, ensuring best cost/value and OTIF delivery to support 24/7 production and plant projects.
• Support SAP-related procurement tasks including master records, purchase orders (POs), acknowledgments and follow-ups for UK & NL when not handled by centralized teams.
• Execute procurement steps within the Source-to-Pay process: market research, strategy development, RFQs, negotiations, contract implementation, material standardization, benchmarking and claims handling.
• Assess supply risks and develop business continuity plans including alternative qualifications and dual sourcing strategies.
• Communicate procurement initiatives to local stakeholders (e.g., Plant Managers, Engineers) and ensure local needs are reflected in regional and global procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with the Belgrade Shared Service Center on P2P processes and PO creation.
• Support process standardization and harmonization across EU plants, contributing to the implementation of digital and automated solutions for repetitive tasks.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of plant and category budget targets.
• Delivery performance (OTIF).
• Permanent cost savings and working capital improvements.

Work Environment

• Internal: Plant Managers, Engineers, Finance, Regional & Country Procurement Teams.
• External: Key suppliers across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in procurement within a multinational environment.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and working in international teams.
• Ability to support building clear business cases and associated sourcing recommendations.
• Internal customer service focused with sense of urgency and a hands on mentality.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office.
• Proactive, detail oriented, good organizational skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Commercial acumen and a proactive, hands‑on approach.

About Ardagh

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. With more than 20,000 people and revenues of almost $10 billion, we are present across Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Asia‑Pacific. We are passionate about sustainability, constantly innovating to reduce environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.