Sourcing Specialist Andean (Lima, Bogota or Envigado)

About O-I 

We are reimagining the glassmaking process, we are not afraid to push boundaries as we transform an industry that has manufactured glass in nearly the same way for over 100 years. We threw away the play book and went about designing and implementing new technology, innovating processes and bringing new benefits to our customers. This is just the beginning as we expand our offering and implement future technologies across our operations.

We are part of O-I, who with 25,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 70 plants in 20 countries, provides us with the opportunity to make an impact on a global scale.

The person holding this position is accountable for:

• Strategically sourcing capital equipment (CAPEX) and related MRO and services.
• Managing and implementing procurement projects to support the operations of our plants in the Andean business unit (Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) plant operations.
• Ensuring best practice and best total cost of ownership. 

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops and executes strategic sourcing activities for assigned spend categories, leveraging industry best practices, commodity experience, sourcing methodology and global partnerships whenever possible
• Proactively mentors and aligns stakeholders and local internal customers on the application of contracted programs  for successful project implementation
• Develops RFI / RFP / RFQ activities for new and existing requirements.
• Procures material from vendor in a cost effective manner while remaining consistent with quality, delivery, and project priority
• Negotiates vendor contracts to meet business requirements and ensuring compliance with legal standards
• Manages supplier performance in order to meet all quality and delivery requirements
• Implements 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.
• Proactively resolves issues (ie, material shortages, quality issue, etc) with vendors and internal customers utilizing organizational savvy and problem solving skills.
• Takes proactive approach to resolve issues with vendors and internal customers utilizing organizational savvy, strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Builds trust based, service oriented, value added relationships with suppliers, internal customers, teammates and cross-functional departments
• Assists and / or leads special projects as required / assigned.
• Delivers cost savings to EBIT, CASH and Cost Avoidance targets

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related-area.
• Capital Equipment/Construction/service experience and knowledge of the local markets (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) preferred.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years procurement experience specifically for Capex Projects (proficient in negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing process).
• English written & oral: Advanced Working Proficiency (C1)
• Proficient analytical and computer skills (Excel, Powerpoint, SAP, Microsoft Suite, Ivalua).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong strategic and analytical skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent time management skills & ability to address multiple projects across multiple plants simultaneously.

This role can be based in one of the following cities: 

- Lima, Peru 
- Bogota, Colombia
- Envigado, Colombia

Location Requirement: Please note that you must be based in the city you're applying for.

Hybrid Work Arrangement: We offer a flexible work model, requiring 2-3 days of on-site work per week, with the remaining days working from home.