Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Manager, Regional Procurement Category - (ODM)

Ball Aerospace & Technologies$98K — $163K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in category management or strategic sourcing
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in specific category(ies)
  • Strong financial analytical skills and negotiation experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Experience with analytics and market research methods

Responsibilities

  • Lead the category management lifecycle for regional categories
  • Analyze market intelligence to inform category strategies
  • Monitor supply and demand dynamics continuously
  • Develop and evaluate 'go to market' strategies for categories
  • Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration for positive outcomes
  • Manage performance reviews for regional suppliers
  • Report progress against sourcing goals proactively

Benefits

  • Eligibility for annual incentive compensation plan
  • Comprehensive benefits structure as detailed on Total Rewards page
  • Regular in-person engagement required at on-site locations
  • Hybrid work model with specific in-office attendance days
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Regional Category Manager is manage and assure supply, lead the category management lifecycle process for regional categories and support the global-led strategies for global categories. For regional categories, this role will develop the detailed supplier relationship management and business continuity plans as well as category management strategy, identify opportunities, own the category strategy implementation and execution activities, define the annual goals, and will be the primary owner of the management of the supplier relationship process. For global categories, this role will work closely with their global counterparts and regional stakeholders to ensure that the global category strategies are executed to the benefit of the company.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leads the full category management lifecycle process for regional categories including gathering, analyzing, and reporting on key market intelligence, developing a long-term, multi-year category strategy and development and evaluation of "go to market" strategies.
  • Leverages multiple sources of market intelligence and data to make data-informed decisions.
  • Develops a comprehensive view of the balance between supply and demand and actively monitors market conditions for the team's categories on an ongoing basis in order to make informed decisions.
  • Has responsibility for the development and evaluation of "go to market" strategies for regional categories and can achieve creative commercial outcomes through negotiation planning and successful execution by directing cross functional teams of stakeholders
  • Able to work across business units and engage with Global Category teams and leadership to facilitate positive outcomes for the organization
  • Leads the performance management process for regional suppliers, including regular business reviews
  • Proactively reports progress against regional sourcing goals/for the specified period


Required Experience and Skills:
  • 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, market research methods and advanced negotiation tactics


Compensation & Benefits:
  • Expected Hiring Salary Range: $98,900 - $163,200 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
  • This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
  • Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball's comprehensive benefits structure.
  • Onsite Work Environment: This requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
  • Hybrid On-Site Work Environment: Based in Colorado, this position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for { DIRECTOR & ABOVE: four (4) or more days } { BELOW DIRECTOR three (3) or more work days} per work week (with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). [Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.]


When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.

* This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

No agencies please.

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About Ball Aerospace & Technologies

Ball Corporation is a provider of metal packaging for beverages, foods and household products, and of aerospace and other technologies and services to commercial and governmental customers. Founded in 1880, the company employs more than 15,000 people in more than 90 locations worldwide. Ball Corporation stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLL.

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Size
24,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$585 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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