Nathan A. Nelson
About Nathan A. Nelson
Nathan A. Nelson is the Purchasing Director for Global Energy Purchases at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in procurement and sustainability initiatives.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Nathan A. Nelson is currently the Purchasing Director - Global Energy Purchases at Procter & Gamble. He has held this position since 2020 and is responsible for managing the North America Energy Team with a focus on global responsibilities related to renewable energy and corporate sustainability. His role encompasses forming strong partnerships to integrate external capabilities to address internal business challenges.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Nathan has held several positions at Procter & Gamble, demonstrating a steady career progression within the company. From 2018 to 2020, he served as the Purchasing Group Manager - Global Energy Purchases. Before that, he was the Senior Purchasing Manager - Global Energy Purchases from 2016 to 2018. Earlier roles include Senior Purchasing Manager - NA Customization Display Materials from 2013 to 2016, and Purchasing Manager - NA Beauty Care Printed Packaging from 2011 to 2013. He started as a Purchasing Associate - Contract Manufacturing from 2006 to 2011 after working as a Purchasing Co-op from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Qualifications
Nathan earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General from Xavier University - Williams College of Business, studying from 2008 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing from Northern Kentucky University, where he studied from 2003 to 2006.
Expertise in Energy Purchases and Sustainability
Nathan has significant expertise in managing energy purchases with a strong focus on renewable energy and corporate sustainability. His role includes strategy development and implementation, particularly in commercial agreements such as supply and confidentiality agreements. He has a proven track record in achieving cost savings through effective supplier relationship management and negotiation, demonstrating his ability to form effective partnerships to integrate external capabilities for business solutions.