Procurement Operations Analyst

Role description:

The Procurement Operations Analyst will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process and supporting effective supplier relationship management (SRM). This role ensures timely and accurate purchasing transactions, drives compliance with procurement policies, and partners with suppliers to maintain reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply.

Responsibilities:

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Execution
  • Process purchase requisitions and convert them into accurate purchase orders
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, category strategies, and contract terms
  • Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies by partnering with Accounts Payable and suppliers
  • Monitor open POs to track delivery status and follow up on late or incomplete orders
• Suppler Relationship Management (SRM)
  • Act as a primary point of contact for day-to-day supplier interactions
  • Support supplier onboarding, data accuracy, and compliance with corporate requirements
  • Track and report on supplier performance (quality, delivery, service levels, responsiveness)
  • Escalate chronic supplier issues and partner with Category Managers on resolution plans
• Operational Support and Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with internal stakeholders (operations, production, engineering, finance) to ensure business needs are met on time and in full
  • Provide clear communication and reporting on order status, supplier risks, and resolution steps
  • Support system optimization and process improvements within P2P workflows
• Compliance and Continuous Improvement
  • Drive adherence to contracts, preferred suppliers, and approved buying channels
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline P2P processes and increase automation
  • Support supplier diversity, sustainability, and risk management initiatives

Minimum skills / qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in purchasing, procurement operations, or supply chain support
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/P2P systems (SAP, Coupa, or similar)
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to analyze supplier and spend data
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to work with both suppliers and internal teams
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in managing transactional accuracy

Preferred skills / qualifications:

• Proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization tools

Benefits Offered:

• 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

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.

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

• Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, 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 Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
 
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.  Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.