About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Create a new future. Apply Today.</span></p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Primary Purpose of this Position: </strong>The <strong>Procurement Operations Manager</strong> enhances operational effectiveness by leading projects in procurement processes, technology, and policies. They oversee compliance and collaborate with Finance, Internal Audit, and Global Business Services.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span><strong>What will you be responsible for? </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Oversee execution of procurement policies, procedures, and processes</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Execute the training and skills program for the procurement organization.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Track and report metrics.Execute the training and skills program for the procurement organization.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Responsible for managing procurement technology and associated master data.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Produce reporting to support internal audit needs (e.g. system audit).</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span><span>Recommend process improvements and enhancements.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance or Business Management.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Progressively increasing responsibility in Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Management Consulting or business-related operations.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Experience working in a consulting firm is a plus.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Strategic orientation, inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity, and self-motivated to identify trends and improvement opportunities aligned with business objectives and strategic plans.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span><strong>Analytical Skills: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Strong problem solving & analytical skills with ability to extract key themes, determine root causes, develop creative solutions, and craft concise messages.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Strong project management skills with ability to plan tasks, manage progress, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflict, and build consensus.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Computer Skills and Systems: Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills is highly desired with additional proficiencies in the use of other Microsoft Office tools including Access, Project and Visio; working knowledge of ERP software and related query/reporting tools preferred.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span><strong>Knowledge of: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Current principles, practices and methods, pertaining to Procurement global business improvement systems and their adaptation to regional contexts.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span>Analytics and market research methods.Procurement technology and best practices.</span> </span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. 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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">No agencies please. </span></p> <p> </p>