Regional Sourcing & Category Lead

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

Job summary

Ball Corporation, based in Colorado, seeks a Manager, Regional Procurement Category – (ODM) to lead regional category management, supply assurance, and execute category strategies. You will own supplier relationships, develop long‑term plans, and collaborate with global teams to align regional and global initiatives.

Requires 5 years in category management and strategic sourcing, strong financial analytics, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in category management, strategic sourcing, and SRM.
• 2 years in specific category(ies) experience.
• Strong financial analytics and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Leads full category management lifecycle for regional categories.
• Develops market intelligence and Go-to-Market strategies.
• Monitors supply-demand balance and market conditions.
• Negotiates to achieve creative commercial outcomes.
• Collaborates with Global Category teams and leadership.
• Oversees regional supplier performance and business reviews.
• Reports progress against regional sourcing goals.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationships

Financial analytics

Negotiation tactics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Ball Corporation, based in Colorado, seeks a Manager, Regional Procurement Category – (ODM) to lead regional category management, supply assurance, and execute category strategies. You will own supplier relationships, develop long‑term plans, and collaborate with global teams to align regional and global initiatives.

Requires 5 years in category management and strategic sourcing, strong financial analytics, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.