Market & Supplier intelligence Specialist

Corning Inc.; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking an experienced professional for the Supply Chain Analytics role in Gurgaon, India. This position involves conducting in-depth market analysis, supplier evaluation, and data analysis to drive strategic decisions. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in supply chain management with a robust understanding of commodities, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in tools like MS Excel, PowerBI, and Office 365 is essential.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Market Analysis.
• Deep understanding of commodities and procurement.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research for trend identification.
• Assess supplier financial health and performance.
• Analyze large datasets to drive business insights.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Market Analysis

Data Analysis

Financial Evaluation

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Office 365

MS Excel

PowerBI

MS Access

SharePoint

Job description

Scope of Position

Supply Chain Analytics (SCA) serves as a trusted advisor to businesses, turning internal and external data on supply chain performance, macroeconomic changes, global and local trends into actionable insights. Our mission is to empower businesses to make strategic, impactful decisions that drive success and growth.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis
  • Conduct in‑depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the industry.
  • Monitor market conditions, competitor activities, and economic indicators to provide strategic insights.
  • Develop market intelligence reports and present findings to senior management.
• Supplier Evaluation
  • Assess and monitor the financial health, performance, and capabilities of suppliers.
  • Utilize various tools and methodologies, such as Rapid Ratings and D&B SER Ratings, to evaluate supplier risk.
  • Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews to ensure compliance with company standards and requirements.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights related to market and supplier performance.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
  • Provide regular reports and presentations to business and supply chain leadership team.
• Strategic Sourcing Support
  • Collaborate with category teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies based on market and supplier intelligence.
  • Support supplier negotiation and contract management processes with data‑driven insights.
  • Identify and recommend cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements.

Required Skills

• Over 7 years of Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Market Analysis experience with commodity‑focused or industrial companies, price reporting agencies, or consulting firms.
• Deep understanding of commodities, economics, and procurement.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, capable of developing market insights and forecasts for direct/indirect procurement categories (e.g., Lithium, tin, energy, inflation, capital equipment, MRO).
• Well‑connected with external commodity and economic market data providers such as IHS, S&P Platts, Fastmarket, Argus.
• Ability to digest and translate data to drive business decisions.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple simultaneous projects, maintaining frequent communication with stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Office 365, MS Excel, PowerBI, MS Access, SharePoint.
• Comfortable with large datasets; ability to generate insights from diverse news sources and data sets is highly valued.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Desired Skills

• Global experience and ability to work in cross‑cultural environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience building and refining product cost models and forecast models.
• Knowledge of economic and financial markets.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and often ambiguous environment.

Soft Skills

• Strong work ethic.
• Effective collaboration across multicultural settings.
• Change management skills with the ability to establish new approaches and obtain stakeholder buy‑in.
• Support cross‑functional team interactions to deliver value within tight timelines.
• Highly collaborative and entrepreneurial team player.