Purchasing Specialist I

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.