Specialist, Procurement

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis​

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

EAP

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging North America is seeking an experienced procurement and category management professional to drive regional category strategy, supplier engagement, and cost optimization. The role partners with regional operations and procurement teams to deliver value across P2P processes and contract management.

You will lead regional initiatives, manage supplier performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet sustainability and financial KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, category management and/or supply chain.
• Proven ideation and delivery of procurement initiatives addressing technical, financial and sustainability aspects.
• Track record of delivering value from strategic frameworks with partners.
• Strong leadership with matrix management experience.
• Experience managing a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Own regional implementation of key strategic category initiatives.
• Drive development of category benchmarks and continuous improvement.
• Lead regional category strategy to deliver cost, cash and sustainability KPIs.
• Act as subject matter expert for regional regulatory/sustainability framework.
• Lead RFX, negotiations, and tenders for regional category aspects.
• Own contract management from negotiation to performance monitoring.
• Support P2P processes and regional supplier relationships.
• Lead quarterly SRM reviews and benchmarking.
• Monitor and challenge suppliers on TCO opportunities and value delivery.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Storeroom teams.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

SMART KPI targets

Results oriented

Resilience

Prioritization

Job description

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The role holder is responsible for supporting and implementing the sourcing and category management initiatives in the region, internal stakeholder engagement, and supporting the regional relationships / engagements with suppliers. The role will collaborate with regional category managers. This role has significant direct impact on the financial performance of the business unit.

The incumbent will drive the implementation of business processes as per the collaboration model to facilitate the flow of information between the respective business units, project teams, suppliers and procurement.

The role reports to the Director of MRO & Consumables and will collaborate closely with regional operations & procurement teams.

Category Strategy Implementation/ Management

• Own the regional implementation of key strategic category initiatives.
• Drive development of category benchmarks, challenge and champion continuous improvement.
• Accountable for implementing the regional pillar of the category strategy to deliver the cost, cash and sustainability KPIs.
• Act as subject matter expert for the regional regulatory / sustainability framework and ensure compliance with an in-depth understanding of the regional category landscape.
• Within the framework of the global category strategies, lead RFX, negotiations, and tenders for regional category aspects.
• Own all aspects of contract management – negotiation, development with Legal, implementation, and contract performance monitoring.
• Ensure supply chain monitoring capabilities are developed to secure supply at the right cost and working capital.

Support plants on P2P process including purchase orders, good receipts, invoices, and reconciliations.

• Support the regional contract management for category through effective deployment of all agreed terms and conditions and total cost of ownership initiatives.
• Timely implementation of pricing adjustments in conjunction with the supplier.
• Own the regional relationships with MRO & Consumable suppliers.
• Lead quarterly SRM review and benchmarking process.
• Continuously monitor and challenge the suppliers on TCO opportunities and value delivery

Internal Stakeholder Management

• Ensure proper business partnering with other relevant functions such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, & Storeroom roles.
• Actively drive and enlist business partnering support for Procurement initiatives
• Clearly articulate implications of changes in category landscape towards internal business stakeholders
• Master change management for the business unit through concise execution and communication
• Ensure relevant and effective performance-tracking measures are in place
• Identify and report on business risk and opportunities and procurement performance

General

• Demonstrate engagement towards the Ardagh core values “Trust, Teamwork & Excellence” through upholding our standards of business conduct, leading by example, compliance with Group policies & procedures and ways of working
• Promote and establish a working environment that embraces the importance of employees acting ethically as well as with integrity, to meet the business objectives in congruence Ardagh’s Code of Conduct.
• Install the group’s key internal controls for the region and guarantee the execution thereof
• Lead by example in deploying the global/regional collaboration matrix
• Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and encourage close liaison between regional procurement heads and category leads to improve the overall performance of the team
• Successfully deploy within region, the category strategy to strengthen the organization’s competitiveness, sustainability compliance and the fit-for purpose product portfolio
• Timely purchase order and transactional support for all stakeholders.
• Support working capital reductions through storeroom inventory reductions.
• Assist to develop P2P process for key MRO and Consumable suppliers
• Implement solutions for transformational value creation as captured in the category strategies and the contractual terms and conditions with the suppliers.
• Manage and benchmark supplier performance on continuity, contingency, quality, service, sustainability, value and financials.
• Provide clear Real Time visibility on price and working capital within the category.
• Onboard and carve out focused SMART targets backing the business goals

Education/ Training

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in procurement, category management and/or supply chain.
• Experienced in ideation and delivery of procurement initiatives addressing technical, financial and sustainability advancements
• Track record of delivering value fromstrategic frameworks through internal and external partners
• Strong leadership skills with matrix management experience
• Skilled in managing a geographically dispersed team
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team in a multicultural organization

Special skills, core competencies and distinct capabilities

• Solid financial market and business acumen
• Effective communication and influencing skills, ability to convince and persuade others
• Align on targets and translate these into SMART KPI’s
• Strong result-oriented mindset and ownership
• High resilience and ability to prioritize in a constraint environment with regards to demands and workload
• Fluency in English

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. 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 Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between$70,400.00 and $105,600.00per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

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.