Purchasing Specialist I Job at Owens Corning (Charlotte)

Purchasing Specialist I

Owens Corning

Location:
United States , Charlotte

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

This position is responsible for the tactical execution of the planning/replenishment of raw materials across multiple Owens Corning manufacturing sites. This individual will be part of the Central Procurement Team and will utilize expert knowledge to plan and purchase goods fully leveraging negotiated supply agreements to determine optimal order quantities and building loads to achieve the best TCO for Owens Corning. In this role, the individual is expected to set and achieve inventory targets, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers. The individual will work closely with Sourcing, Logistics, and our suppliers to ensure quality, specification and delivery requirements are met. The individual will ensure proper engagement in purchases and projects, resolve escalated questions from the plant SCM’s and other Plant Operations stakeholders and proactively identify, develop, and drive mitigation plans on potential issues to ensure uninterrupted supply to the manufacturing plants.

Job Responsibility:

Complete daily replenishment activities to support raw materials requirements for the various manufacturing sites
Set and manage planning parameters (contract pricing, safety stock, min/max, lead times, forecasts, MOQ’s etc.) in the planning systems
Generate purchase orders as a planner using Owens Corning’s ERP systems
Optimize inventory investment for assigned product lines across manufacturing sites
Responsible for timely planning of materials including forecast communication to suppliers (MRP, Min/Max, VMI, Special Order)
Build effective supplier relationships and communication to ensure proper inventory levels, on-time shipments and deliveries
Work to build a solid relationship with global sourcing teams to understand and execute material sourcing strategies
Drive total cost of ownership through enforcement and use of national agreements, supplier relationship management on issues and inventory requirements
Manage transition and timing of product offering changes across manufacturing sites
Maintain delivery confirmations and acknowledgements to ensure timely deliveries, resolving and shortage issues with the suppliers
Run, update, and maintain the purchase order status dashboard report and resolutions on backorders for assigned products
Implement resolutions to any material issues that may affect safety, quality, or productivity for your manufacturing sites
Evaluates supplier performance per company/compliance standards, policies and procedures for corrective actions, negotiation, and/or decision-making support
Offers back-up support for other Buyers within company guidelines and procedures
Utilize stock out reports and other tools to identify inventory discrepancies that will impact supply requirements
Ensure the accuracy of supplier lead times, supplier contact lists, supplier pricing, and the systems BOM
Run inventory count reports to review adjustments and request recounts as needed
Qualifies and assists new supplier setups utilizing company policies, procedures, and purchased item requirements
Conducts /Assists with the manufacturing plants physical inventory
Work closely with the Sourcing, Logistics, and Manufacturing Operations to maintain appropriate levels of inventory
Work with Sourcing & Logistics teams for resolutions of issues pertaining to pricing, on time deliveries, fill rates, quality and specifications, support root cause analysis for supplier performance issues
Active participation in key weekly meetings and calls pertaining to inventory and purchasing
Lead/participate in cross-functional projects as assigned
Provides non-conforming goods remediation assistance to Business functional areas

Requirements:

BA/BS – Business Administration / Supply Chain Management
3+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management
2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook
Knowledge of APICS/ASCM practices and principles
Previous experience with process improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen techniques
Demonstrated ability to work across all levels of the organization and to build solid supplier relationships

Nice to have:

Experience with SAP and/or Kinaxis a plus
APICS/ASCM certification a plus
Experience with integrated ERP/MRP system preferred
Experience in purchasing/planning preferred
Knowledge in wood products experience preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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