Senior Buyer, Logistics Procurement
Westminster, CO
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Senior Buyer, Logistics Procurement
Company:
Ball Corporation
Location:
Westminster, CO, US, 80021
Date:
May 22, 2026
Job Category:
Supply & Logistics
Req. ID:
47614
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.
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.
Create a new future. Apply Today.
Position Overview:
As a Senior Buyer for Logistics, you are a key member of the Logistics Procurement team, reporting to the Director, Logistics Sourcing and Supply Management & Execution. You will contribute to the success of Ball by ensuring that goods and services are procured as necessary to ensure supply for the region and plants and responsible for the strategic and tactical management of coil logistics.
Your Key Areas of Responsibility Include:
- Subject matter expert and a point of contact for questions and issues relating to the buying processes for the stakeholders in their location.
- Lead the category management lifecycle process for coil logistics and freight /warehousing as needed.
- Participate in the supplier management process by assessing and evaluating suppliers, contributing to performance reviews, and working with suppliers on a daily basis to resolve price, quality, or delivery issues and expedite orders when necessary.
- Provide buying support for Category Management teams and production plants to ensure that services are procured for the organization.
- Review incoming purchase requisitions to ensure that the necessary documentation, specifications, attachments, etc., are included and conduct and necessary follow ups; enter purchase orders into ERP systems and ensure that the process for approval is complete and accurate; heavy involvement with PO lifecycle management activities, such as PO conversion, PO troubleshooting, reporting for expiring or aged POs, PO administration, clean up, and close out.
- Support Category Managers with spend analytics and requirements gathering by executing best-in-class processes.
- Develop a view of the balance between supply and demand and actively monitors market conditions on an ongoing basis in order to make informed decisions.
- Develop and evaluate “go to market” strategies for select categories and achieve creative commercial outcomes through negotiation planning and successful execution.
- Identify and present process improvement opportunities.
- Proactively report progress against regional sourcing goals/for the specified period.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job related experience or training in buying or procurement.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement, planning or logistics.
- Good understanding of the procure-to-pay process and procurement-related policies, procedures, processes and risks, and the ability to apply that understanding to daily work.
- Strong knowledge with advanced digital/AI tools in business intelligence (e.g. Tableau, Qlik, Power BI).
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (such as: JDE, Procure-To-Pay systems).
- Experience with eProcurement systems, and online portal/market tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal and effective negotiation skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% (domestically and internationally).
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Advanced degree such as Master’s degree.
- Certifications such as CPM, CPSM , CPSC or PMP .
- Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) .
Compensation & Benefits:
- Expected Hiring Salary Range:$75,400 - $105,290 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
- This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
- Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
- Hybrid On-Site Work Environment: Based in Colorado, this position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for three (3) or more work 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.
When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.
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.
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.
- 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).
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- 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.
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