Procurement Specialist Sr- Logistics

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of bourbon, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. 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. 

With 25,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 72 plants in 20 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging. From engineering and manufacturing to brand development, design and innovation, we are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass. 

This role is accountable for strategically sourcing, managing and implementing procurement projects to support North America plant operations related to Outbound Logistics and Warehousing, ensuring best practice and best total cost of ownership. 

This role will also execute sourcing strategies at the direction of a Procurement Manager, supporting 19 plants in North America and will also participate in global sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing activities for assigned spend categories of Logistics and Warehousing, leveraging industry best practices, commodity experience, sourcing methodology and global partnerships whenever possible, under the supervision of the Procurement Manager
• Proactively aligns stakeholders and necessary support internally for successful project implementation
• Develops RFI / RFP / RFQ for new and existing Transportation Lanes and Warehousing Locations
• Procures material/pricing from vendor in a cost-effective manner while remaining consistent with quality, delivery, and project priority
• Negotiates vendor contracts, reviews and ensures vendor performance to assure contract fulfillment and internal customer satisfaction
• Implement sourcing projects across multiple plants for standardization, preferred supplier utilization, cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Researches and analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends vendor
• Analyzes and reports preferred vendor utilization, savings project completion, supplier savings validations, inflation, inventory history, utilization/consumption, etc.
• Takes proactive approach to resolve issues with vendors and internal customers utilizing organizational savvy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Assists with other / specific projects as needed
• Builds trust based, service oriented, value-added relationships with suppliers, internal customers, teammates and cross-functional departments
• Deliver cost savings to EBIT, CASH and Cost Avoidance targets

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area. (Procurement/Supply Chain preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years procurement experience (exposure to negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing process) 
• Specific experience in Logistics/Warehousing preferred
• Negotiation experience required
• Experience and Knowledge of the Sourcing process
• Systems: SAP, Business Warehouse, Microsoft Suite, Ariba Contract Management, Iasta Smartsource (or similar) e-sourcing platform

Additional information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is targeted to be up to $85,000 USD.  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: 

• Vacation based on length of service 
• 13 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 
• 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.