Buyer, Capital Equipment & Construction Services

***  This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. *** 

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.

Position Overview:

As the Buyer, Capital Equipment & Construction Services,  you’re a key member of the Global Indirect/Capital Procurement team, reporting to the Director, Indirect/Capital Procurement (NCA Capital).  You will contribute to the success of Ball by providing  strategic support for projects and supplier management.   You will be responsible for guaranteed supply services, while driving lower total cost of ownership and reducing indirect spend for the company. 

Your Key Areas of Responsibility Include: 

• Originate required purchasing records and reports.

• Work with colleagues and management to understand business analysis needs and clearly document requirements for analyses to be developed.

• Develop category market intelligence for each managed category, such as competitive landscape, market trends, cost component tracking, technology advancement, supplier identification and research, etc., and develop appropriate strategies to position Ball favorably.

• Perform follow-up activities regarding test materials. 

• Arrange and provide suppliers with order schedules and/or specification changes on a timely basis and generate appropriate revisions to purchase orders.

• Coordinate and plan purchasing activities to achieve on schedule and/or timely procurement of assigned items at a minimum cost consistent with required specifications, quality and volume.

• Consult with company personnel, as required and act as liaison between company personnel and vendor representatives to obtain information and make decisions relative to quality, service, pricing and delivery.

• Input purchase order information and make revisions,  as required in the procurement system.

• Advise management of impending vendor failure to fulfill contractual agreements or of any problems that may delay production or performance.

• Manage internal customer/supplier relationships and implement continuous improvement strategies on an ongoing basis.

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent education and experience.

• Two (2)  or more years of experience in a technical role or procurement/buyer role in an industrial environment.  

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Demonstrated Skills and Knowledge : 

  • Familiarity with capital equipment processes. 

  • Working knowledge of RFP processes 

  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

  • Ability to build and maintain professional collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers (vendors?—not sure which word you prefer) 

  • Excellent verbal  and written communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to non-technical personnel and to create comprehensive presentations.

  • Effective prioritization skills when faced with high workload. 

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Experience analyzing  large data sets and recognize patterns in data, information, or events to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations.

• Experience with advanced digital/AI tools in business intelligence (such as:  Tableau, Qlik, Power BI) and data analysis systems (such as: Alteryx, SAS). 
• Experience working with ERP and other procurement technology systems (such as JDE, Coupa, etc.) 
• Experience working with international vendors/suppliers.   

 Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $74,600 - $104,160 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• 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 and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.    
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, please visit our career site and "Total Rewards" page to learn more.

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role. Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates). 

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. 

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging.

Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

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. *** 

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