Lead, Plant Procurement Trivium

Lead, Plant Procurement Trivium

Date: Oct 16, 2024

Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65403

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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 strategies to manage sourcing of quality products, equipment and services. Responsible for assured supply of materials, minimizing inventories, optimum material utilization, 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

Drives GSM Business strategy development. Deploys GSM strategies and plans to make decisions necessary to purchase product or services, aligned with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies

Champions and ensures compliance with the Global Buying Policy (GBP) along with utilization of standard Global Supply Management (GSM) source-to-pay (S2P) processes and tools

Promotes and proliferates appropriate utilization of buying channels and procurement tools (p-cards; e-catalogs, requisitions, and purchase orders, etc.)

Supervises/manages personnel as assigned (e.g. procurement coordinators, buyers, interns, etc.)

Key player for negotiations with suppliers (including contract administration)

Prepares and solicits competitive bids/quotations/proposals, scope of work, etc. with pertinent specifications, terms, and conditions

Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Certificates of Insurance (COI), etc.)

Assures Contribution Savings Metrics are updated and linked with the site/business cost reduction portfolio

Manage suppliers, consultants, etc. and interfaces with appropriate departments to ensure delivery of quality materials, components, equipment, and services while ensuring assurance of supply and best cost position scenarios

Minimal travel required

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field with MBA Preferred

Demonstrated decision making, influencing, negotiation, and conflict management/problem solving skills and ability to drive results through others (inside the function and outside the function)

Contracting (negotiation, writing, and management)

Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail

Global Business knowledge and cross-cultural agility

Commodity/Supply Chain expertise

Desired Skills

Price/Cost or Should Cost analysis

Experience across multiple businesses, division and/or technologies

Experience with global manufacturing and business 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 $79,249.00 – $108,968.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Hickory