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Procurement System Specialist

United States, Chicago 85400.00 - 128200.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • Act as subject matter expert for master data and data analytics
  • Own the regional implementation of key strategic category initiatives including model storeroom and storeroom excellence
  • Support development of category benchmarks, challenge and champion continuous improvement
  • Support implementing the regional pillar of the category strategy to deliver the cost, cash and sustainability KPIs
  • Within the framework of the global category strategies, support negotiations and tenders for regional category aspects
  • Ensure supply chain monitoring capabilities are developed to secure supply at the right cost and working capital
  • 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
  • Support the regional relationships with MRO & Consumable suppliers
  • Support quarterly SRM review and benchmarking process
  • Continuously monitor and challenge the suppliers on TCO opportunities and value delivery
  • 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
  • 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
  • Successfully manage master data in the MRO and Consumable space. Including spare part and vendor setup and maintenance
  • Develop criteria to evaluate the NA Plants and ATC use of model storeroom and storeroom excellence
  • Drive working capital reductions through storeroom inventory reductions
  • Provide clear visibility on inventory turns and storeroom inventory within the category
  • Assist to develop P2P process for key MRO and Consumable suppliers
  • Support supplier performance on continuity, contingency, quality, service, value and financials
  • Support transformational value creation as captured in the category strategies and the contractual terms and conditions with the suppliers
  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 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 from strategic 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 organisation
  • Solid financial market and business acumen
  • SAP & Excel proficiency
  • Project execution skills
  • 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 prioritise in a constraint environment with regards to demands and workload
  • Fluency in English

What we offer

  • bonus eligible
  • comprehensive benefits program including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with an opportunity to earn a medical/prescription premium reduction by completing a qualified wellness activity
  • 401(k) Plan
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