What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist - Sr, Raw Materials position at O-I?
Company Description
To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.
O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.
Job Description
This is a hybrid role, 3x per week in the Perrysburg office.
This position is accountable for supporting the procurement of raw materials (including sourcing, contract management, cost savings, etc) to ensure best practice and best total cost of ownership for North America.
Additional information
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $90,000 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:
O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.
O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.
Job Description
This is a hybrid role, 3x per week in the Perrysburg office.
This position is accountable for supporting the procurement of raw materials (including sourcing, contract management, cost savings, etc) to ensure best practice and best total cost of ownership for North America.
- This position will support the procurement of raw materials and cullet totaling ~$300M for the 18 plants in North America
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing activities as required
- Prepare monthly reports of KPI’s including EBIT savings, working capital, inflation, and spend information
- Review contract issues identified by suppliers, understand the business impact and negotiate most favorable conditions for O-I
- Manage supply base for assigned commodities
- Support the development and execution of strategic sourcing activities for raw materials and cullet, leveraging industry best practices, commodity experience, sourcing methodology and global partnerships whenever possible, under the supervision of Procurement Manager(s)
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing activities as required
- Support Procurement Manager(s) with RFI / RFP / RFQ activities for new and existing requirements and provide data analysis (quotations, spend, cost, payment terms/methods, etc)
- Negotiate vendor contracts in compliance with legal standards and business requirements
- Review vendor performance to ensure contract adherence and drive continuous improvements
- Analyze, develop, and implement commodity initiatives / projects to drive savings
- Participate in and / or lead special projects as required
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related-area
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant work experience
- Proficient analytical and computer skills (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Working experience with SAP or other ERP system strongly preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills
Additional information
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $90,000 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:
- 10 paid holidays each year
- Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage
- Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan
- Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
- Weekly Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
