Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator

Corning Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) matched

Company-paid pension

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Materials / Procurement professional to assure timely supply of materials, equipment and services, while minimizing inventories and maintaining quality.

The role collaborates with plant operations, quality, and suppliers to optimize costs and performance. The position requires 2+ years in procurement or related fields, familiarity with SAP, and strong MS Office skills; it involves working in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams and adherence to SOX controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associates degree or 2 years’ experience in procurement or business field.
• Experience in manufacturing – Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality.
• 2 years’ experience in procurement or business-related field.
• Experience with Supply Chain processes and systems.
• Experience in a matrix environment or cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP and SOX compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Raw Material orders are placed timely to ensure product availability at Plant.
• Creates and maintains contractual documents (Purchase Orders, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.).
• Assists with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence.
• Inventory Management: Organizes, controls, and minimizes materials on hand, slow moving and obsolete materials.
• Acts as GSM liaison between plants, including materials and quality areas.
• Recommends changes to purchasing practices to ensure conformance with laws, policies, and ethical principles.
• Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution.
• Protects Intellectual Property (IP).

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain processes

Cross-functional teamwork

Matrix environment

Union experience

Microsoft Office

Experience with manufacturing

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a Materials / Procurement professional to assure timely supply of materials, equipment and services, while minimizing inventories and maintaining quality.

The role collaborates with plant operations, quality, and suppliers to optimize costs and performance. The position requires 2+ years in procurement or related fields, familiarity with SAP, and strong MS Office skills; it involves working in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams and adherence to SOX controls.