Procurement Operations Lead: Global Supply & Ariba

Corning Incorporated; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Procurement Operations Senior Specialist in Obispado, MX to join a global leader in optical innovation. You will support procurement buyers, manage POs, process invoices, and help resolve complex supply chain issues.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, Ariba and SAP familiarity, and commitment to process improvements to deliver efficient procurement operations for internal customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in procurement or similar roles.
• Advanced English required; strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily procurement support and resolve transactional tasks with PSRT following Global Buying Policy.
• Assist buyers with e-RFx, e-auction, PO, and invoice issues; communicate with suppliers.
• Process transactions including acknowledgements, change orders, and requisitions with Corning Shared Services.
• Assist buyers on special requests and expedite emergency orders; support requisition-to-payment processes.
• Review supplier documents in Ariba (Agreement, NDA, COI) and participate in supplier setups.
• Create and manage POs, updates, and resolve invoice/payment issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced English

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Customer service

Decision making

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field

Tools

Ariba

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Procurement Operations Sr. Specialist

Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location: Obispado, NLE, MX, 64060

Company: Corning

Would you like to join a global leader in optical innovation, where your talent can help connect the world and transform industries?

What is your role?

As part of the Procurement Operations team, this role develops solutions to operational and technical challenges, supports project execution, and applies strong procurement and cross-functional expertise to improve efficiency and resolve complex issues.

What will you do?

• Daily support and involvement with procurement buyers handling Procurement support and resolution team (PSRT) transactional tasks and problem solving while following the Global Buying Policy.This position could work on

• Retrieve non-disclosure agreements, supplier insurance certificates from suppliers, and assist buyers with the following:e-RFx, e-auction, PO issues, invoice issues, supplier communication etc.

• Provide transactional work including acknowledgements, voucher approvals, change orders, and requisitions while working closely with Corning Shared Services.

• Assistbuyers on special requests and facilitate expediting of emergency orders andassist internal customers with Requisition to Payment and Procurement processes and procedures and.

• Request and review supplier docs in Ariba (Agreement, NDA, COI), training for Ariba and supplier setups.

• Manage PO creation, updates, and invoice/payment issue resolution.

What do you need?

• Bachelor's degree, preferred in business, supply chain or related field.

• 4+ years of experience in similar roles.

• Advanced English.

• Analytical Skills including data management and analysis.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 software.

• Communication, proactive, customer service, decision making and multitasking skills.

What would make you stand out?

• Previous people management experience

• Knowledge SAP, Peoplesoft and Ariba.

• Experience working on a Shared Services environment.

What we offer?

• Great benefits above law

• Growing environment that supports learning

• Equal opportunity employee

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodations related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail]