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Energy Sourcing Leader Location(s): Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001 Function: Sourcing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 63635 The Global Category Leader, Energy is a leadership role in the Global Indirect Sourcing organization and is responsible for establishing strategic direction, for the enterprise energy needs, including, but not limited to natural gas, electricity, oxygen, carbon, and renewable energy sourcing. Specifically, this role is accountable for aligning with the businesses and corporate functional strategies, while managing approximately $500MM in spend. The Global Category Leader, Energy will lead a team of sourcing professionals and third-party advisory partners to inspire innovation, reduce cost, improve supplier quality, and manage the day-to-day energy sourcing needs of the enterprise. The position will utilize various industry information and benchmarking, draw upon knowledge of the global markets, interpret key stakeholder requirements, and leverage actionable data analytics in evaluating strategies, developing options, and executing tactics to deliver sustainable sourcing solutions. As a member of the Global Indirect Sourcing Team, Global Category Leader, Energy demonstrates teamwork and a commitment to the overall success of Owens Corning. This role is a recognized leader with unquestionable integrity that makes and influences key business decisions and demonstrates our corporate values and commitment to winning with our customers and growing our talent through performance management and talent development. Reports to: Sourcing Director, Indirect Span of Control: 2, with extensive outsourced advisory resources JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Trusted Business Partner The successful Global Category Leader - Energy is: a leader that directly and through the energy team demonstrates the behaviors of the Global Sourcing Team's Choices to Win a leader that directly and through the energy team demonstrates the behaviors of strategic supplier relationship management, a leader that develops and executes strategy, a leader that directly and through the energy team delivers defined and agreed upon results a leader that demonstrates strategic sourcing expertise, and stays up to date on the latest sourcing management trends Understanding the strategic direction of the company's businesses and aligning functional strategies and tactics to support and enhance business results. Striving to eliminate risk on profitability and creating a clear view for businesses regarding the impact of the decision on operational effectiveness. Establishing and building strong relationships with key business leaders and decision makers across the globe; ensuring constant contact so that energy team resources are aligned with business objectives. Understanding each/all business unit's strategic direction, constraints and opportunities Supplier Relationship Management Managing inflation and savings forecasts in a data driven manner accounting for potential short, medium and long-term risks and allocating resources to mitigate supply & supplier risk as necessary. Develop strong business relationships with all levels of key supplier base with focus on senior levels appropriately. Visit suppliers regularly to assess their capabilities, and understand their business strategies and priorities. Ensure appropriate level of Supplier Management (including overall commercial account management) for supply base and make this a linchpin of continuous improvement for OC/supplier relationship and results. Dev