Strategic Purchasing Lead — Cost Savings & 10% Bonus

CertainTeed; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CertainTeed in Oxford, NC is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage site purchasing activities, negotiate with vendors, and execute contracts for goods and services while driving cost savings and compliance.

You will lead RFPs, monitor spend, and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies, partnering with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver value across OpEx and CapEx projects. Local travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain or engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' procurement, leadership or project management experience.
• Self-starter, organized, analytical, able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and confidentiality; travel occasional (less than 10%).

Responsibilities

• Act as tactical and strategic Purchaser for site and business unit.
• Coordinate and lead all site-level RFPs for OpEx/CapEx purchases.
• Engage technical teams early to ensure purchasing compliance.
• Foster compliance with internal policies and procurement controls.
• Create portfolio analyses and identify cross-site synergies.
• Drive digital tool compliance and bid-out processes.
• Review contracts and manage vendor relations through to signature.
• Execute monthly reporting and maintain documentation and audits.
• Attend training and plant-level meetings; travel as needed.

Skills

Procurement experience

Leadership

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar)

Job description

CertainTeed in Oxford, NC is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage site purchasing activities, negotiate with vendors, and execute contracts for goods and services while driving cost savings and compliance.

You will lead RFPs, monitor spend, and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies, partnering with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver value across OpEx and CapEx projects. Local travel is required as needed.