Regional Procurement Category Lead

Ball Aerospace; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Hybrid on-site work in Colorado

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Westminster, CO, is seeking a Manager, Regional Procurement Category to lead regional category management and supplier relationships while coordinating with global teams. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional leadership, and on-site/Hybrid engagement in Colorado.

The candidate will drive annual category plans, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance, with eligibility for an annual incentive plan. Travel between Ball locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• 2 years experience with specific category(ies).
• Financial analytical skills and experience in enhancing value through negotiations.
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Experience with analytics and market research methods.

Responsibilities

• Leads the full category management lifecycle for regional categories and develops supplier relationship management plans.
• Supports global category strategies and coordinates with regional stakeholders.
• Develops go-to-market strategies and negotiates favorable terms with suppliers.
• Monitors market conditions and updates regional category strategies regularly.
• Leads regional supplier performance management including business reviews.
• Reports progress against regional sourcing goals for the period.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Financial analysis

Negotiation tactics

Market research methods

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Ball Corporation in Westminster, CO, is seeking a Manager, Regional Procurement Category to lead regional category management and supplier relationships while coordinating with global teams. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional leadership, and on-site/Hybrid engagement in Colorado.

The candidate will drive annual category plans, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance, with eligibility for an annual incentive plan. Travel between Ball locations may be required.