The document is a job description for the position of Director of Procurement for Oceania at Owens-Illinois, the world's largest glass container packaging company. The Director will oversee procurement professionals across several Asian countries and lead a strategic reform agenda. Qualified candidates will have extensive leadership experience in procurement, regional experience in Asia, and a proven track record of cost reductions and function turnarounds.
1. DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT – OCEANIA
• The world’s largest glass container packaging company
• APAC responsibility
• Strong change agenda
Owens-Illinois is the world’s preferred partner for glass packaging solutions to the FMCG industry,
employing more than 24,000 people across 21 countries. Listed on the NYSE, O-I are leaders in
sustainability, recycling more than 4.5m tonnes of glass annually.
Reporting directly to the Global CPO in Ohio, the Director of Procurement Oceania’s key stakeholders
are the regional and local heads. You will direct a team of APAC procurement professionals across
Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia as a key member of APAC leadership. You will be
charged with leveraging from global capability, local resources and best practice methodologies to
provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership as you institute a rigorous reform agenda.
As a leading procurement executive, you will possess extensive experience in a similar leadership
role, with commodities and direct sourcing experience mandatory. Regional exposure will be
highly regarded, as will your ability to demonstrate significant cost reductions and procurement
function turnarounds.
A complex and demanding position, joining O-I will provide you with unrivalled development and
a platform to springboard your career. Executive remuneration and benefits are available for the
successful candidate.
To apply, forward your CV to resumes@pbhumancapital.com.au or contact Brendon Booth
on 0422 356 901 for a confidential discussion.