Regional Category Manager- MRO/IFM (Indirect)

Regional Category Manager - MRO (Indirect) Company: Ball Corporation Location: Westminster, CO, US, 80021 Job Category: Supply & Logistics Req. ID: 47783 This position is open until filled or adjusted. Position Overview As the Regional Category Manager for MRO, you are a key member of the Indirect Supply Management & Execution team, reporting to the Director for ISS and Supply Management & Execution. You will lead 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. You will also support the global‑led strategies for global categories and work with global counterparts and regional stakeholders to ensure that the global category strategies are executed for the benefit of the company. Key Responsibilities Develop 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 be the primary owner of the supplier relationship process. Leverage multiple sources of market intelligence and data to make data‑informed decisions. Develop a comprehensive view of the balance between supply and demand and actively monitor market conditions for the team’s categories on an ongoing basis to make informed decisions. Lead the performance management process for regional suppliers, including regular business reviews. Proactively report progress against regional sourcing goals for the specified period. Required Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline, or a minimum of 5 years of job‑related experience or broad training in procurement or sourcing. Minimum 2 years of experience in category management. Preferred Skills and Experience Master’s degree such as an MBA or other advanced degree. Certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CPSC or PMP. Category Management experience with maintenance repair operations (MRO). Experience using Coupa or JD Edwards (or similar ERP system). Salary and Benefits Hiring Salary Range: $98,900 - $141,330. The role is eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan. Ball offers a comprehensive benefits structure; please see the career site for more details. Work Environment Hybrid On‑Site Work Environment: Based in Colorado, this position requires regular in‑person engagement by working on‑site for three (3) or more days per work week with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Travel up to 10% and local commute between Ball locations or other possible non‑Ball locations may be required. Relocation Relocation may be available. Equal Opportunity Employment Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non‑merit characteristic. Other Notes Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems. No agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ball Aerospace