Category Manager - Energy and Services

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Flexible and hybrid working hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Ardagh Glass Ltd. is looking for a Category Manager – Energy and Services in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies across energy, environmental services, and employee-related services. The ideal candidate will have ten years of procurement experience and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a retirement plan with company match, and flexible working hours. This position plays a crucial role in managing supplier relationships and driving cost-effective sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Ten years of procurement or category management experience.
• Strong knowledge of energy markets and environmental services.
• Experience managing complex multi-site spend portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Energy & Services.
• Manage total spend across energy supply and services.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with vendors.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

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

Job 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
• 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
• 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

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)
• 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.

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 Clare McHugh ([e-mail]) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.