Commodity Buyer
Company Name:
Owens-Illinois
We are currently seeking a Commodity Buyer to join us at our corporate headquarters in Perrysburg, OH.
The plant buyer is responsible for processing purchase requisitions for materials and services in SAP. This position ensures SAP system accuracy, resolves pricing, invoicing and delivery issues, identifies and implements savings opportunities and working capital improvements, supports the Procurement Managers on sourcing projects, and conducts the appropriate data analysis and reporting.
Principal Accountabilities:
Process purchase requisitions for materials and services in SAP.
Ensure SAP system accuracy including but not limited to pricing, material group, preferred vendor, Unit of Measure, lead time, etc.
Provide support to internal stakeholders and suppliers in transacting in SAP (i.e., Requisition to Pay process).
Support procurement specialists and /or managers on sourcing projects, vendor rationalization, new vendor set-ups, etc
Proactively track, analyze, and resolve issues, including determining root cause and implementing irreversible corrective action.
Actively listen to internal and external customer issues, prioritize issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner.
Develop and deploy monthly reporting in support of procurement managers and specialists.
Identify and implement savings opportunities and working capital improvements.
Maintain effective supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance. Resolve supplier issues (i.e., delivery, pricing, invoicing, etc).
Initiate and support continuous improvement activities and best practices to achieve improved efficiency.
Serve as a back-up for other commodity buyers during periods of absence.
Adhere to global and regional process and procedures.
Scope and Impact:
The plant buyer is responsible for the SAP Requisition to Pay process supporting O-I NAs 19 facilities in the US and Canada. This position is the key point of contact for the plants and suppliers for issue resolution with respect to pricing, invoicing, delivery, etc.
Position Requirements
Education and
Experience:
Bachelors degree required; preferred majors: Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or other related-area.
College graduate versus 3-5 years of professional work experience (Procurement preferred).
Strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of data. This includes the ability to use Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access.
Ability to actively listen to internal and external customer issues, prioritize issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong team working skills and the ability to operate effectively in cross functional team.
Must be organized and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly.
Experience in SAP or other ERP system preferred.
Reporting Relationships:
This position reports to the Process and Systems Manager.
Travel Requirements:
There may be some travel associated with this position for training, project work, and plant visits. Travel will be 10% or less.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
To apply, visit the following link: http://bit.ly/1wnE2J6
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) is the world's largest glass container manufacturer and preferred partner for many of the world's leading food and beverage brands. The Company had revenues of $7.0 billion in 2013 and employs approximately 22,500 people at 77 plants in 21 countries. With global headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio, USA, O-I delivers safe, sustainable, pure, iconic, brand-building glass packaging to a growing global marketplace. For more information, visit www.o-i.com.
O-I's Glass Is Life movement promotes the widespread benefits of glass packaging in key markets around the globe. Join us in the #betteringlass conversation at www.glassislife.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Owens-Illinois
We are currently seeking a Commodity Buyer to join us at our corporate headquarters in Perrysburg, OH.
The plant buyer is responsible for processing purchase requisitions for materials and services in SAP. This position ensures SAP system accuracy, resolves pricing, invoicing and delivery issues, identifies and implements savings opportunities and working capital improvements, supports the Procurement Managers on sourcing projects, and conducts the appropriate data analysis and reporting.
Principal Accountabilities:
Process purchase requisitions for materials and services in SAP.
Ensure SAP system accuracy including but not limited to pricing, material group, preferred vendor, Unit of Measure, lead time, etc.
Provide support to internal stakeholders and suppliers in transacting in SAP (i.e., Requisition to Pay process).
Support procurement specialists and /or managers on sourcing projects, vendor rationalization, new vendor set-ups, etc
Proactively track, analyze, and resolve issues, including determining root cause and implementing irreversible corrective action.
Actively listen to internal and external customer issues, prioritize issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner.
Develop and deploy monthly reporting in support of procurement managers and specialists.
Identify and implement savings opportunities and working capital improvements.
Maintain effective supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance. Resolve supplier issues (i.e., delivery, pricing, invoicing, etc).
Initiate and support continuous improvement activities and best practices to achieve improved efficiency.
Serve as a back-up for other commodity buyers during periods of absence.
Adhere to global and regional process and procedures.
Scope and Impact:
The plant buyer is responsible for the SAP Requisition to Pay process supporting O-I NAs 19 facilities in the US and Canada. This position is the key point of contact for the plants and suppliers for issue resolution with respect to pricing, invoicing, delivery, etc.
Position Requirements
Education and
Experience:
Bachelors degree required; preferred majors: Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or other related-area.
College graduate versus 3-5 years of professional work experience (Procurement preferred).
Strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of data. This includes the ability to use Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access.
Ability to actively listen to internal and external customer issues, prioritize issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong team working skills and the ability to operate effectively in cross functional team.
Must be organized and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly.
Experience in SAP or other ERP system preferred.
Reporting Relationships:
This position reports to the Process and Systems Manager.
Travel Requirements:
There may be some travel associated with this position for training, project work, and plant visits. Travel will be 10% or less.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
To apply, visit the following link: http://bit.ly/1wnE2J6
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) is the world's largest glass container manufacturer and preferred partner for many of the world's leading food and beverage brands. The Company had revenues of $7.0 billion in 2013 and employs approximately 22,500 people at 77 plants in 21 countries. With global headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio, USA, O-I delivers safe, sustainable, pure, iconic, brand-building glass packaging to a growing global marketplace. For more information, visit www.o-i.com.
O-I's Glass Is Life movement promotes the widespread benefits of glass packaging in key markets around the globe. Join us in the #betteringlass conversation at www.glassislife.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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