Regional Energy Procurement Senior Specialist

Company Description

Who we are:

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

Join us at O-I and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our energy procurement strategy in our Latin America team. We’re seeking a passionate and dynamic Regional Energy Procurement Senior Specialist. If you’re ready to make an impact, this is your chance!

As a Regional Energy Procurement Senior Specialist at O-I, you’ll collaborate closely with the LATAM Energy Procurement Manager to lead energy sourcing projects across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Your mission? To optimize energy procurement strategies, mitigate risks, and maximize value for our organization.

Also, you will:

• Drive the implementation of sourcing & risk management strategies for energy commodities, ensuring seamless execution and incident management, aligned with business objectives.
• Develop comprehensive market intelligence to inform decision-making and optimize our energy portfolio.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes, geopolitical developments, and industry innovations influencing energy procurement in the region.
• Lead regional and local tenders, negotiate commercial agreements, and drive savings initiatives to achieve cost-effective solutions.
• Cultivate strong vendor relationships and ensure contract adherence through performance reviews and continuous improvements.
• Provide strategic insights on energy position reports and forecast price evolution to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and sustainability teams, to align energy procurement strategies with broader organizational objectives.

Scope and Impact:

• Lead efforts to optimize total procurement costs, manage energy supply shortages, and identify alternative suppliers to ensure operational continuity.
• Act as a key negotiator in resolving contract issues and stay updated on regulatory changes impacting our energy supply chain.
• The Energy Procurement Senior Specialist has a profound impact on the organization’s financial performance, operational resilience, and sustainability objectives.

We fully embrace the flexibility and benefits of remote work. We believe in empowering our employees to thrive in their roles no matter where they are located. As such, we are excited to offer this position as a remote opportunity, allowing you to work from Mexico, Colombia, or Peru – We do not offer relocation.

Travel requirements:

10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

About You: 

• You have a Bachelor degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of proven experience in energy procurement, including risk management.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, coupled with proficiency in strategic sourcing processes.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Word, along with excellent project management skills.
• You love challenges, working in a very collaborative environment
• You have strong communication skills, fluent in English and Spanish – Additional languages are very welcome.

Additional Information

If you are passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now or for a confidential conversation please email Nathalia Lima nathalia.lima@o-i.com.

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.

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