Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Corning Incorporated; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials science leader is seeking an experienced purchasing professional in Pune, India. This role involves setting up MRO buying systems, ensuring item availability, and negotiating materials sourcing. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has over 10 years of experience in purchasing within a small to mid-sized organization. Experience with Peoplesoft and participating in greenfield or expansion projects is required. This position offers insight into supply chain management and strategic purchasing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience of purchasing activities in a small to mid-sized organization.
• Experience working with a multinational corporation (MNC).
• Greenfield or expansion project experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with GSM team to set up MRO buying systems.
• Ensure 100% availability of MRO items in plant.
• Assist Supply Chain Lead in negotiations for locally sourced materials.

Skills

Purchasing activities

Experience with Peoplesoft

Negotiation

New part development

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in engineering

Tools

Peoplesoft

Job description

Overview

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. The global Information Technology (IT) Function aligns IT and Business Strategy, leverages IT investments, and optimizes end-to-end business processes and associated information integration technologies. IT delivers information technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost-efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with GSM team to set up MRO buying systems
• Ensure 100% availability of MRO items in plant
• Work closely with Storeroom supervisor to maintain stock of regular (min. stock) items
• Ensure compliance with GBP during MRO purchasing
• Make contracts for services for Plant
• Assist Supply Chain Lead in negotiations for locally sourced materials
• Well versed with new part development or alternate sourcing

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in engineering
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience of purchasing activities in a small to mid-sized organization
• Experience working with Peoplesoft
• Experience working with a MNC
• Green field project experience or Expansion project
• Experience (team member) in setting up new ERP system