Strategic Global Procurement Specialist

Corning Incorporated; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses and long-term Incent 1

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid parental leave

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Keene, NH is seeking a Global Supply Management (GSM) professional to assure supply of materials, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize costs while maintaining high quality. The role requires GSM experience, plant/buyer background, and matrix teamwork within a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include strategy deployment, contract management, inventory oversight, and cross-functional process improvements. Excellent communication and IP protection are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain.
• Experience as a plant or corporate buyer.
• Experience with GSM processes and systems.
• Experience in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team.
• Yellow Belt Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists with GSM strategy development; deploys GSM strategies aligned with objectives.
• Assures Contribution Metrics are updated and linked with cost reduction portfolio.
• Negotiates with Suppliers, including Contract Administration.
• Owns/assists with Supplier Relationship Management, including audits.
• Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply & Pricing Agreements, NDAs, Certificates of Insurance).
• Assists with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence.
• Manages Inventory where applicable; coordinates storeroom operations.
• Acts as GSM liaison between plants, including materials and quality areas.
• Recommends changes to purchasing practices to ensure conformance with laws and policy; participates in planning and implementation.
• Main contact for RTP to resolve invoicing issues.
• Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements and cost reduction.
• Protects Intellectual Property and ensures compliance with auditing requirements.
• Ensures suppliers meet environmental compliance and proper scrap disposition.
• Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy.

Skills

GSM processes & systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Supply chain experience

Plant or corporate buyer

Manufacturing operations

Planning

Quality

Engineering

Matrix environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Keene, NH is seeking a Global Supply Management (GSM) professional to assure supply of materials, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize costs while maintaining high quality. The role requires GSM experience, plant/buyer background, and matrix teamwork within a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include strategy deployment, contract management, inventory oversight, and cross-functional process improvements. Excellent communication and IP protection are essential.