Regional Category Manager - IT, Professional Services & Energy AMP-E
Location: Chester, ENG, GB, CH1 2BQ
Job ID: 59662
Contract Type: Employee
Talent Area: Procurement
The European procurement category manager for IT, Professional Services & Energy will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver value across multiple levers. This role will drive best-in-class procurement practice and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and align category strategies, including sourcing execution.
* Support budget planning, cost modeling, and TCO evaluation for in-scope categories.
* Identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
* Develop and negotiate commercial contract terms in collaboration with legal.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and apply best practices to the categories.
* Implement the regional pillar of the category strategy contributing to the overall procurement and business strategy.
* Continuously drive adoption and development of new opportunities by integrating innovative ideas.
Key Requirements
* University degree
* Any procurement certification is a plus.
* Comfortable working with Microsoft Office programs.
* 5 to 10 years of working experience in Procurement (or comparable, e.g., Supply Chain, Consulting with relevant connect to IT).
* Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team in a multicultural organization.
* Advanced analytical and negotiation skills.
* Sourcing and contracting, preferably sourcing and contracting of IT (Software, Hardware, Infrastructure, Telecommunication).
* Advanced stakeholder management and project execution skills.
* Effective communication and influencing skills, ability to convince and persuade others.
* Ability to think globally and act locally, combined with strategic direction and flawless operational execution.
* Fluency in English.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We have a presence across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
* Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink from.
* We produce metal and glass packaging, which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
* We produce more than 160 million containers per day.
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques, and new ways to recycle and save energy.
Ardagh Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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