Supply Chain Specialist Development Program Associate

Corning•Charlotte, NC

80d•$63,000 - $86,625•Onsite

About The Position

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. Scope of Position: • Become a member of Corning Incorporated’s Global Supply Management (GSM) Buyer Development Program. The purpose of the Buyer Development Program is to hire individuals to learn and apply best practice GSM processes in preparation for a Buyer position with Corning. • Receiving on-the-job training in overall procurement strategies and processes through work assignments within Corporate Global Supply Management, strategic sourcing, shared services, and business plant areas. Assists with Business Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategy Development. • Deploys GSM strategies and plans to make decisions necessary to purchase product or services aligned with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies. • Key player for Contract Administration. • Owns/Assists with Supplier Relationship Management Process (including supplier audits) • Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.). • Assists with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence • Recommends changes to purchasing practices/supply management to ensure conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles). Participates in the planning and implementation of these changes. • Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution • Protects Intellectual Property (IP). • Ensures compliance with internal and external auditing requirements related especially to GSM or any other certification (if applicable) • Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance. Day to Day Responsibilities: • Responsible for assured supply of materials, equipment and services, (on time, best price, high quality) in addition to competitive costs, minimizing inventories while ensuring optimum materials utilization, and supplier performance for the Emerging Innovations Group and the R,D and E directorates as needed • Integrate into the Emerging Innovations Group to establish linkage with new and existing projects to communicate policies and procedures related to Global Supply Management (GSM) and establish shared objectives to drive results • Work with customers to establish requirements and evaluate sourcing, cost savings, and/or value add opportunities. • Assists in developing sourcing strategies, including evaluating the potential supply chain, intellectual property protection and total cost of ownership utilizing supplier and market intelligence. (cost modeling, low cost sourcing activities, consortiums, competitive bidding etc…) • Ensure sourcing strategies include focus on multi sourcing and risk mitigation plans to ensure can meet future growth plans • Lead Buyer sourcing activities; create RFI, RFP, RFQ’s (requests for information, proposal or quote). • Negotiate agreements and develop contracts with potential and/or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value. Deploy suppliers and processes to Corning locations. • Manage supplier performance with Supplier Relationship Management tools and resolve performance issues. Collaborate with technical and engineering teams to maintain effective supplier relationships • Assures Contribution Metrics are updated and linked with site/business cost reduction portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor degree required in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering.
1-3 years related education / business / project management or technical experience.
Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team.
Can deal with ambiguity.
Problem solving skills.
Communication and influencing skills: one on one and group.
Customer focus: understanding customer requirements and objective.
Acts with Integrity and Authenticity.
Financial / Analytic skills: collects, analyzes & leverages data.
Ability to work with multiple suppliers and "customers"; many people requesting support / assistance at all levels of the organization.
Ability to lead and work effectively on team projects.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Results oriented, self-starter.
Values differences in people / ideas.
Team player.

Nice To Haves

Masters in Supply Chain
CPM, CPSM, CPIM
Knowledge of the source to pay process
Knowledge of negotiations, contract writing / Management
Project Management skills
Supply Chain knowledge / experience

Responsibilities

Become a member of Corning Incorporated’s Global Supply Management (GSM) Buyer Development Program.
Receive on-the-job training in overall procurement strategies and processes through work assignments within Corporate Global Supply Management, strategic sourcing, shared services, and business plant areas.
Assist with Business Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategy Development.
Deploy GSM strategies and plans to make decisions necessary to purchase product or services aligned with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
Act as a key player for Contract Administration.
Own or assist with Supplier Relationship Management Process (including supplier audits).
Create and maintain contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.).
Assist with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence.
Recommend changes to purchasing practices/supply management to ensure conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles and participate in the planning and implementation of these changes.
Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution.
Protect Intellectual Property (IP).
Ensure compliance with internal and external auditing requirements related especially to GSM or any other certification (if applicable).
Champion and advocate for the Global Buying Policy and ensure compliance.
Responsible for assured supply of materials, equipment and services (on time, best price, high quality) in addition to competitive costs, minimizing inventories while ensuring optimum materials utilization, and supplier performance for the Emerging Innovations Group and the R,D and E directorates as needed.
Integrate into the Emerging Innovations Group to establish linkage with new and existing projects to communicate policies and procedures related to Global Supply Management (GSM) and establish shared objectives to drive results.
Work with customers to establish requirements and evaluate sourcing, cost savings, and/or value add opportunities.
Assist in developing sourcing strategies, including evaluating the potential supply chain, intellectual property protection and total cost of ownership utilizing supplier and market intelligence.
Ensure sourcing strategies include focus on multi sourcing and risk mitigation plans to ensure can meet future growth plans.
Lead Buyer sourcing activities; create RFI, RFP, RFQ’s (requests for information, proposal or quote).
Negotiate agreements and develop contracts with potential and/or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value.
Deploy suppliers and processes to Corning locations.
Manage supplier performance with Supplier Relationship Management tools and resolve performance issues.
Collaborate with technical and engineering teams to maintain effective supplier relationships.
Ensure Contribution Metrics are updated and linked with site/business cost reduction portfolio.