Procurement Lead

About the role

The Procurement Planning Team Leader provides leadership and direction to a team of buyers responsible for daily procurement operations across the North American Insulation network. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials required to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations and the successful execution of production schedules. Working closely with Sourcing, Science and Technology, Transportation, Planning, and plant operation teams, the Procurement Planning Team Leader coordinates material supply activities, proactively addresses supply risks, and drives alignment across the supply chain.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of buyers supporting procurement operations across the North American Insulation network.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of raw materials to meet production requirements and maintain continuity of operations.
• Partner with Sourcing, S&T, Planning, and manufacturing teams to align material availability with production schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive timely purchase order placement, shipment execution, and material receipt.
• Proactively identify and resolve supply chain risks, shortages, and service issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, service levels, and inventory performance.
• Assist the Division Supply Chain Leader in executing strategic supply chain objectives and driving operational excellence.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years in Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Operations.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and appropriate analytical tools such as Excel, PBI etc.
• Project management, Leading change and challenging status quo, Demonstrated coaching and mentoring, Managing daily operations in a matrix environment.
• Translation of strategy into actions, Support directly to or adjacent with manufacturing operations, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.
• Able to attract, build, develop, and retain top talent, Effectively analyze data and act, Applying analytics to make decisions, Building Trust/Operating with Integrity, Cross Functional Teamwork, Continuous Process Improvement Mind Set, Effective communicator to various levels of organization, Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint, SAP 6.0 and BI.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).