Sourcing Specialist II

Sourcing Specialist II

Location(s):
Amarillo, TX, US, 79110

Function:
Sourcing

Audience:
Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement:
On Site

Requisition

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 Controller 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.

Owens Corning Glass Reinforcements is a business unit of Owens Corning that is in the acquisition sign to close process. Owens Corning has signed an agreement to sell Glass Reinforcements to the Praana Group. The deal is expected to close early 2026. The path ahead will be dynamic, full of change, and expected to be fast paced with a change in ownership.

The business operates in twenty (20+) locations across the globe.

• 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

• 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 toensure 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

• 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)

• Collaborate with other…