Purchasing Specialist II

Purchasing Specialist II

Location(s): Newark, OH, US, 43055-5893 Function: Sourcing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site

The Purchasing Specialist II serves as the primary sourcing and procurement resource for the OC Newark Plant, responsible for ensuring the timely availability of MRO materials, services, and supplies required to support plant operations. This role executes sourcing and procurement processes in alignment with business strategy, safety standards, internal controls, and corporate compliance requirements. The Purchasing Specialist II partners closely with Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and the broader Sourcing organization to manage inventory levels, optimize costs, mitigate supply risk, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a critical role in maintaining operational reliability, financial discipline, and compliance across all purchasing activities.

Reports to: Logistics Leader

Job Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy Execution
• Risk Management - Mitigate risks to ensure that critical MRO items are available when needed
• Procurement & Inventory Management
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance
• Communication & Training

Education Undergraduate degree required; preferably Supply Chain Management or Business.

Experience 3 -5 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations with hands on exposure to coded/critical spare inventory.

Key Competencies: Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and relationship skills. Must excel in a team environment. Must have strong computer skills and Microsoft experience, BI Reporting, SAP (ERP) system experience is very desirable Demonstrate business & financial acumen and analytics, curiosity, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. Strong negotiation skills. Ability to learn quickly and work independently. Strong cross-functional collaboration with plant manufacturing teams, suppliers and stakeholders. Able to work with all levels of the organization to enable change.

About Owens Corning Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit 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.