Procurement Supervisor — Global Supply Chain & Lean

NCBioImpact; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Supervisor to lead the procurement team and optimize raw materials, equipment, and services at our Hickory, NC facility. The role partners with regional and global teams to drive service levels and cash flow while maintaining safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, strong project management, and experience across engineering and supply chain, with proficiency in Excel/Access and ERP systems such as SAP.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills required.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, supply chain and other functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Supervise procurement activities, from requisition to payment for fiber, raw materials, capital and indirect materials.
• Manage raw material and finished goods inventory goals based on contract, strategy, or material availability.
• Ensure plants meet delivery metrics: On-time performance, order cycle time, and order dating.
• Drive continuous improvements using lean and Six Sigma tools (Value stream mapping, Kaizen, DMAIC).
• Serve as a business resource for MES and ERP systems, collaborating with system SME positions.
• Participate in extended product team for capacity and delivery performance analysis.
• Develop department personnel through objectives, performance appraisals, and coaching.
• Generate reports/analysis to improve planning and manufacturing operations.
• Maintain safe work environment and safety practices for all staff and visitors.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel & Access

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Corning is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Supervisor to lead the procurement team and optimize raw materials, equipment, and services at our Hickory, NC facility. The role partners with regional and global teams to drive service levels and cash flow while maintaining safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, strong project management, and experience across engineering and supply chain, with proficiency in Excel/Access and ERP systems such as SAP.