Category Manager - Capital Projects

ARDAGH GROUP•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager – Capital Equipment is responsible for leading and managing the sourcing, contracting, and execution of capital equipment and major project spend across Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America. This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Plants, Legal, EHS, and Finance to ensure capital projects are competitively sourced, contractually sound, and compliant, and executed to deliver maximum value, cost discipline, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Three (3) years of capital procurement, engineering, or project sourcing experience
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to understand complex equipment, installations, and project scope
Solid understanding of capital contracting, commercial terms and conditions, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements
Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in a cross‑functional, multi‑site manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related, engineering field
Three (3) years total experience in Procurement, Engineering, or Supply Chain roles
Prior plant leadership or plant management experience
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end‑to‑end Capital Equipment procurement process across Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America, including major and minor capital projects, turnkey installations, and skilled labor contracts
Provide procurement leadership and direction to Corporate Engineering, Plant Engineering, and Operations teams on competitive bidding strategies, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations
Lead negotiation of major capital projects including, but not limited to: Furnace rebuilds and refractory scope, Cold End projects and IS machine installations, Abatement and emissions control systems, New production lines and major plant installations, Emissions monitoring equipment and service agreements
Ensure all capital contracts include clearly defined scope, pricing, performance guarantees, service obligations, risk allocation, and commercial protections aligned with Ardagh standards
Coordinate with Legal to negotiate capital equipment supply and service contracts, including terms and conditions, warranties, liabilities, insurance, and indemnification
Ensure contractor insurance, EHS requirements, and site compliance standards are clearly defined and met prior to work commencing at any Ardagh location
Partner with Group Category Managers on projects involving global or group‑leveraged suppliers to ensure alignment with broader sourcing strategies
Provide regular reporting, cost visibility, and project status updates to Procurement and Engineering leadership related to capital spend, savings, risks, and supplier performance
Drive continuous improvement in capital procurement processes, templates, supplier performance management, and governance

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement program
Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
Benefits available from day 1 of employment
Flexible and hybrid working hours