Procurement Specialist — Lead Supplier Strategy

Corning Incorporated; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Senior Specialist, Procurement to ensure reliable supply of materials, equipment, and services at the best value while maintaining quality, delivery, inventory, and supplier performance objectives. The role supports GSM strategies, supplier relationships, cost reduction initiatives, and procurement compliance to meet business and operational goals.

The position requires collaboration across functions and a strong drive for continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing operations, quality, engineering, or related functions.
• Experience as a plant or corporate buyer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supplier management, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of Global Supply Management (GSM) processes and systems.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization and on cross-functional teams.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business and GSM objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, including supplier performance, audits, and corrective actions.
• Lead and support supplier negotiations, contract administration, and pricing agreements.
• Create and maintain procurement-related agreements, including supply agreements, NDAs, and certificates of insurance.
• Drive cost savings initiatives and maintain contribution metrics tied to site and business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and lead-time metrics.
• Support commodity reviews, market intelligence, and sourcing decisions.
• Manage inventory levels and help minimize excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials.
• Serve as a liaison between Procurement, Operations, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.
• Resolve supplier, delivery, and invoice-related issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Global Buying Policies, auditing requirements, environmental regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement, supply chain optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Protect company intellectual property and confidential information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Corning Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Senior Specialist, Procurement to ensure reliable supply of materials, equipment, and services at the best value while maintaining quality, delivery, inventory, and supplier performance objectives. The role supports GSM strategies, supplier relationships, cost reduction initiatives, and procurement compliance to meet business and operational goals.

The position requires collaboration across functions and a strong drive for continuous