Lead, Hickory Procurement

Requisition Number: 71676

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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.​  

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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.

Role Purpose

Responsible for execution of procurement activities and strategies to manage sourcing of quality parts, materials, equipment, and services for the Hickory, NC & Newton, NC manufacturing plants serving Corning’s Optical Communications business unit. Responsible for assured supply of materials, lean inventories, and supplier performance while continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to lower total cost of ownership and mitigate risk (e.g. on-time, best price, high quality).

Key Responsibilities

• Manages indirect sourcing and procurement needs vital to plant operations, creating and driving strategy aligned with Global Supply Management (GSM) organizational and business objectives.
• Actively seeks improvement opportunities that optimize total cost of ownership, supply assurance, inventory, risk, service level, and internal processes.
• Leads negotiations, creates/manages contracts, and owns supplier relationships to ensure consistent delivery of quality services/goods at the best value to Corning.
• Educates, champions, and ensures compliance with GSM procurement policies and processes, mitigating risk to Corning and utilizing appropriate buying channels/processes to maximize value.
• Supervises/manages personnel as assigned (e.g. procurement coordinators, buyers, interns, etc.) promoting a healthy work environment that empowers personnel to take ownership of their role and deliver meaningful results.
• Minimal travel required

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field with MBA Preferred
• Supply chain sourcing/procurement expertise.
• Demonstrated decision making, influencing, negotiation, and conflict management/problem solving skills with the ability to drive results through others cross-functionally.
• Contracting (negotiation, writing, and management).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to utilize data analysis to find opportunities.
• Maintains attention to detail.
• Global business knowledge and cross-cultural agility.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience utilizing SAP or another comparable Enterprise Resource Planning tool to drive supply chain processes and/or reporting.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Price/Cost or Should Cost analysis.
• Experience with global manufacturing operations through work or project experience
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or APICs certifications CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CPIM, CSCP, etc.
• Green Belt Certification and/or project management experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $110,347.00 - $151,728.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .