Procurement Specialist

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

28d•$69,318 - $95,313•Onsite

About The Position

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation. GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements. The role supports plant operations by ensuring the timely procurement of quality materials in alignment with the manufacturing plan, while executing procurement strategies that assure supply and optimize total cost of ownership.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 3 years of experience in production environment preferred in supply chain planning, production scheduling, materials planning, procurement, logistics, and/or operations
Experience communicating effectively, both written and verbal, throughout all internal levels of the organization and externally
Experience working in a matrix environment or within a cross functional team
Computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Degree in a Technical Field or Supply Chain/Business
Education, training or certification (CPSM,CPIM, etc.) in a supply chain function
Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Negotiation, purchasing or commodity experience
Project management experience
Knowledge / familiarity with optical manufacturing fabrication and processes
Familiarity with optical glass specifications of quality
Basic optical principles in imaging systems

Responsibilities

Execute tactical and technical procurement activities for assigned materials, equipment, and services, including supplier communication, purchase order processing, delivery monitoring, expediting, and billing issue resolution.
Submit and coordinate new vendor setup requests within the system.
Partner with Operations and Business Teams to execute key commodity strategies and support supply continuity.
Ensure compliance with Global Buying Policy while protecting Corning’s intellectual property.
Manage supplier relationships and maintain key contractual documents, including supply agreements, pricing agreements, NDAs, and certificates of insurance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier relations, supporting supplier meetings, quality audits, and effective plant supply performance.
Track and communicate supplier performance metrics related to quality, cost, delivery, and lead time, while partnering with Quality, Warehouse, and Product Engineering to resolve rejected materials and support corrective actions.