Category Manager - Energy and Services

ArdaghGroup; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and VIS

HSAs and FSAs

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, floating days and VAC

STD/LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ardagh Group in Indianapolis seeks a Category Manager - Energy and Services to lead sourcing for energy, utilities, environmental services, and facility-related spend. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, HR and Finance to drive cost optimization, risk management, and sustainable procurement across multiple sites in the Americas.

The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, RFP leadership, and contracting excellence in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Five years of procurement or category management experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience.
• Experience managing complex, multi-site spend portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Energy & Services aligned with financial, operational, and sustainability goals.
• Manage total spend across energy supply, utilities, waste, water, facility and employee services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution.
• Negotiate terms, pricing structures, and service agreements.
• Establish KPIs and conduct supplier reviews.
• Monitor supplier risk and market dynamics.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Category management

Multi-site spend

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Role description: The Category Manager - Energy and Services is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across a broad portfolio of indirect spend, including energy (electricity, natural gas, fuels), environmental services (waste, water, and sustainability), facility services, and employee-related services (benefits, uniforms, and ancillary services). This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, EHS, HR, and Finance to ensure competitive sourcing, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and alignment with sustainability and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Energy & Services, aligned with company financial, operational, and sustainability objectives
• Manage total spend across energy supply, utilities, waste management, water treatment, facility services, and employee services
• Identify cost reduction, value engineering, and demand management opportunities
• Establish category roadmaps, including supplier consolidation, specification optimization, and long-term contracting strategies
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures (including indexed/market-based pricing), and service agreements
• Ensure contracts clearly define scope, service levels, performance metrics, and risk allocation
• Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contractual compliance and financial discipline
• Manage key supplier relationships across energy providers, environmental vendors, and service providers
• Establish performance metrics (KPIs) and conduct regular supplier reviews
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers
• Monitor supplier risk, market dynamics, and regulatory changes impacting categories

Minimum skills / qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Five (5) years of procurement or category management experience, preferably in energy, utilities, environmental services, or indirect spend categories
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience
• Experience managing complex, multi-site spend portfolios

Preferred skills / qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of procurement or category management experience, preferably in energy, utilities, environmental services, or indirect spend categories
• Knowledge of energy markets (electricity, natural gas) and/or environmental services

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
• Benefits available from day 1 of employment
• Flexible and hybrid working hours

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP)

Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) is a global supplier of recyclable glass packaging for brand owners in the beverage, food, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AGP is a leading industry player across Europe, Africa and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AGP operates 35 glass production facilities in twelve countries, employing more than 12,500 employees with sales of approximately $4.1 billion in 2025. In May 2026, AGP launched Clearly Ardagh, a major strategic initiative designed to enhance our capabilities and reinforce our commitment to all stakeholders. Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you'll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law. Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Contact Kelly Molloy ([e-mail]) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis