Local Sourcing Lead

Local Sourcing Lead is responsible for Indirect Sourcing and Direct material tail spend activities for our Amarillo and Wichita Falls locations in the US. Activities include complex purchasing assignments tendering, supplier management, negotiations and supplier selections, as well operational procurement tasks.

The Local Sourcing Lead is accountable of the execution of sourcing processes cross plants to ensure the sourcing function is fulfilling all plant operational activities and safety requirements, by following SOX and process compliance and driving productivity through sourcing initiatives.

The Local Sourcing Lead is responsible for searching and negotiating organizational contracts and procurements, which then can be executed at plant level by local MRO buyers.

This role requires good communication skills and the ability to coordinate activities across functional areas as well as with Suppliers, Functional Leaders, Category Leaders, Plant Leadership team and other key stakeholders.

The position directly reports to the Plant Manager and is a key member of various cross-functional teams focused on enhancing our Value Creation Process.

Span of Control: This position has no direct reports, but will interface heavily with the above mentioned.

Procurement activities

• Work independently to reach productivity target in specific area of responsibility
• Negotiating with vendors to obtain optimum quality, cost, terms, etc

• Focus on sourcing strategy execution & on value creation

• Drive sourcing productivity initiatives specific Sub Region/Country/Business Unit for indirect materials and services and for direct material tail spend suppliers
• Influencing others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices

• Initiate supplier performance assessments when needed
• Developing sources of supply for materials & services considering sustainable solutions leveraging market expertise
• Preparing complex purchasing assignments requiring vendor selection and pricing comparisons
• Execute needed risk mitigation acts are taken when needed to ensure no losses occur at the plants
• Drive sourcing value creation initiatives, continuously improve total cost by identifying and leading cost reduction activities without jeopardizing security of supply

• Purchase indirect materials and services by utilizing OC sourcing tools (SAP, Coupa) to support operations
• Ensures SOX and process compliance is met in all sourcing and procurement activities
• Closely collaborate with MRO buyers in plants and delegate order process execution for pre negotiated materials and services
• Act as a liaison between plant operations, external suppliers, category leaders and other stakeholders
• Continuously improves procurement processes with the objective of eliminating waste or other non-value-added work by utilizing the procurement digital platforms (SAP, Coupa, P-card)
• Always meet and follow accepted business practices, clean business ethics, safety protocols, directives, laws, and norms

• Ensuring proper back-up coverage for own responsibilities through standard work documentation and work instructions

Plant/Site Partnership and Impact

• Influencing Plant NLT and Plant Leaders through explanation of facts, policies, and practices to deliver Value Creation initiatives in all categories
• Deeply understands the requirements and constraints of the sites of responsibilities and acts decisively to shape its outcome by influencing suppliers & sourcing through execution. Takes initiative and articulates ideas passionately and persuasively
• Ensure that all materials, parts, equipment, supplies, and services are according to ISO and environmental certificating permissions, as well as health and safety regulations and rules
• Closely collaborate with MRO Plant buyer to ensure guidance, support and development on Procurement activities
• Acts as a liaison between production planning, category leaders, operations, and external suppliers in managing the supply of indirect & direct material tail spend supplies

Insights and Analysis

• Analyze spend and costs contributing in identifying opportunities for Value Creation

• Follow up and propagate kick out, GRNI processes and other sourcing and procurement processes
• Execute supplier management and assessment process acts
• Report sourcing productivity outcome (VCI, value creation initiative)

Cross - functional leadership and team contribution

• Collaborate with other Local Sourcing Leads and Category Leaders to spread best practices and define synergies

• Translate into execution Regional and Global Sourcing Category Strategies in the area of responsibilities on identified suppliers

• Develops and build relationships with key partners inside and outside the organization
• Collaborate with suppliers, Category leaders, science & technology teams, and Site/plant teams to ensure corporate objectives are achieved
• Translates Sourcing Category Strategies into day-to-day priorities and actions
• Continuously improves total cost by identifying and acting to capture cost reduction opportunities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing or supply chain management, business or a related field, or equivalent work-experience within sourcing, supply chain, logistics or economics
• Fluent written and spoken English skill is mandatory
• Fluent in Languages of the countries where responsible

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years' experience in a sourcing and procurement role preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Highly motivated and able to manage multiple activities, projects, and effectively communicate results

• Able to work independently and with a team in a matrix environment
• Can operate in a fast paced, day to day operations work environment
• General supply chain, business acumen and decision-making capabilities
• A sense of curiosity, critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem solving

• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Exposure to large integrated software systems (ERP, MRP, SAP) preferred
• Having a TPM mindset and TPM problem-solving skills.
• Readiness to travel about 10-20% of the time

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.