The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting and implementing sourcing and category management initiatives across Capital Equipment and Tooling. The role also provides procurement support for Spare Parts, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), and Consumables within the Technical Center.
The position is accountable for category strategy execution, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and procurement process excellence to deliver cost, cash, sustainability, and operational performance objectives.
This position collaborates closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and Quality teams to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives and support operational performance. The role has a direct impact on financial performance through value creation, supplier management, contract optimization, working capital improvements, and procurement process effectiveness.
The Procurement Specialist reports to the Category Manager and works closely with regional and global procurement and operational leadership teams.
Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 production facilities in nine countries, employing approximately 6,500 people with sales of $5.5 billion in 2025.
Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!
Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.
Upon hire, the anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $71,000.00 and $106,600.00 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for Illinois residents. The salary range could be different for applicants who do not reside in Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.
We are a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. We operate 60 production facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 19,000 people. The consistent pursuit of market-leading innovation, quality and customer service, backed by investment in our people and processes, has underpinned our rapid growth over the past two decades.
The people that make up Ardagh share much more than a strong brand and an excellent reputation, we each share a common vision: to be the preferred packaging partner to brand owners around the world. The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around the company’s Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence.
