Sourcing Leader - Digital Strategy

Location(s): 

Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001

Function:  Sourcing
Audience:  Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:  On Site
Requisition ID:  67272

Lead the digital transformation of Global Sourcing and Logistics to deliver market-leading cost efficiency, value creation, and sustainability. This role builds and executes a digital roadmap that simplifies processes, drives automation, and strengthens supplier partnerships.

 

The Digital Leader will:

  • Shape and implement a multi-year digital strategy aligned with Owens Corning’s enterprise priorities.
  • Enable adoption and governance through training, user experience, and performance metrics.
  • Lead cross-functional projects to digitize sourcing and procurement.
  • Partner and influence stakeholders across regions and functions, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Engage internal and external stakeholders to maximize digital capabilities and continuous improvement.

 

Success requires strong leadership, project management, and deep expertise in Source-to-Contract processes, combined with a passion for challenging the status quo, driving change and the ever-evolving technology landscape.

 

Reports to:  Director, Sourcing COE

Span of Control: 1 direct report

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Develop and Execute Digital Strategy

  • Design and implement a multi-year digital roadmap for Sourcing and Supply Chain, aligned with enterprise priorities and Global Sourcing strategic goals (e.g., cost leadership, process automation, innovation, and sustainability).
  • Drive adoption of digital tools and platforms to simplify and standardize sourcing processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Seek continuous improvement and optimization of digital tools and platforms, maximize utilization and ensure connection to enterprise systems initiatives.
  • For digital / AI development opportunities, engage with enterprise prioritization framework to consistently measure value (cost, productivity, etc)

 

Deliver Value & Cost Advantage

  • Use digital solutions to optimize spend management, improve productivity, and support “Buy Better/Spend Better” initiatives.
  • Leverage digital analytics and automation to generate insights, mitigate risks, and maximize value across global spend.

 

Lead Change & Build Partnerships

  • Partner with internal teams (Commercial Excellence, Supply Chain, GBS, GIS, plant operations) and external stakeholders (suppliers, industry peers) to gain alignment and support for digital priorities.
  • Communicate progress, challenges, and successes to leadership and stakeholders.

 

Drive Process Excellence

  • Champion simple, standard, and automated processes that support Owens Corning’s goals for agility, resiliency, and responsible sourcing.
  • Support Global Sourcing strategic initiatives such as spend optimization, supplier relationship management, and decarbonization.

 

Leadership

  • Manage and develop one direct report, foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and high performance through direct and indirect leadership.
  • Lead by example, challenge the status quo, and support colleagues through feedback and coaching.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An undergraduate degree in business, finance, or related field of study
  • 7+ years of sourcing and/or category management experience
  • Experience evaluating, selecting & implementing digital platforms
  • Strong business acumen, problem-solving and change management skills
  • Ability to influence, communicate clearly and operate with speed and focus
  • Knowledge of source-to-contract and procure-to-pay processes
  • Large, enterprise-wide project management experience
  • Strong business system (SAP), office productivity tools, and equivalent systems capabilities

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Passionate about tech, digital & AI sector
  • Operates with integrity, conducts business through OC’s values
  • Enterprise thinking
  • Growth & curiosity mindset
  • Influence leadership
  • Clear & concise communications
  • TPM or Continuous Improvement expertise
  • Problem solving and decision making through analytics and data
  • Minimal travel expected: 5-10%

 

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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 www.owenscorning.com. 

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.