Procurement Coordinator

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Company-paid pension

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking an onsite Global Supply Management professional to lead procurement strategies, ensure on-time supply, and optimize cost across the organization.

The role requires experience with SAP/Ariba, ERP systems, and strong data analysis. You will collaborate with requisitioners, suppliers, and shared services to resolve issues and improve processes.

Qualifications

• AAS degree or 5 years supply chain experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience with procurement processes and systems.
• ERP systems experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience collecting and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GBP and standard GSM S2P processes and tools.
• Promote and support use of buying channels and procurement tools.
• Create, maintain, and manage supplier documentation in Ariba, including NDAs and contracts.
• Review POs in SAP and Ariba; obtain quotations, bids and supporting docs.
• Act as primary contact for procurement inquiries with requisitioners and suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and vendor master data maintenance.
• Support procurement and plant operations with data analysis and metrics.

Skills

Negotiations

Project Management

Data analysis

Supplier relations

Education

AAS degree or 5 years supply chain experience

Tools

SAP

Ariba

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.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.

Position is Onsite
Requisition Number: 77889
The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.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.
Come break through with us.
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.

Scope of Position

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

• Ensure compliance with Global Buying Policy (GBP) and standard Global Supply Management (GSM) Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes and tools.
• Promote and support the effective use of buying channels and procurement tools, including p-cards, e-catalogs, requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier portals.
• Create, maintain, and manage supplier and contractual documentation in Ariba, including supply agreements, SOWs, pricing agreements, NDAs, COIs, and onboarding records.
• Review and convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in SAP and Ariba, including obtaining and evaluating quotations, bids, and supporting documentation.
• Act as the primary contact for procurement-related inquiries, partnering with requisitioners, suppliers, receiving, and Corning Shared Services to resolve PO, supplier setup, invoice, and payment issues.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, vendor master data maintenance, and related activities while safeguarding intellectual property and proprietary information.
• Support procurement and plant operations through request intake, issue resolution, compliance monitoring, data analysis, metrics reporting, performance tracking, continuous improvement, and inventory-related activities where applicable.

Education And Experience Required

• AAS degree OR 5 years of supply chain experience
• Minimum 2 years experience with procurement processes and systems
• ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience collecting and analyzing data

Desired Skills

• Green Belt Certification and/or Project Management experience
• Negotiations
• Project Management
• SAP

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $53,246.00 - $73,213.00 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.

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 accommodations 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 accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .