Procurement Lead

Overview

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. The position is responsible for ensuring purchase orders are accurately placed, suppliers meet shipment commitments, and materials are received, and is the escalation point when issues arise.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, effective cross‑functional collaboration, exceptional organizational skills, and a high sense of urgency in managing priorities and resolving supply challenges. Additionally, the Procurement Planning Team Leader supports the Division Supply Chain Leader in achieving broader supply chain goals, operational excellence initiatives, and overall business performance.

Reports to
: NABI SOE Leader

Span of Control
: ~5 procurement specialists

• 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.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain preferred or related operational discipline.
• Certification: APICS Certification or equivalent Supply Chain Professional Certification desired.
• Experience: Minimum 3‑5 years in Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Operations.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced knowledge of SAP and appropriate analytical tools such as Excel, Power‑BI, etc.; proficient in MS Office.
• Project Management: Experience leading change, challenging status quo, and managing daily operations in a matrix environment.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to develop people and engage in continuous learning.
• Business Acumen: Translate strategy into actions and support manufacturing operations directly or adjacently.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Analytical mindset, cross‑functional teamwork, effective communication at all organizational levels, leadership presence aligned with core values, ability to inspire and energize others, strategic thinking, innovation, high standards, collaboration.

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.