Lead, COC Procurement

Date: Jan 22, 2025

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65791

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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 activities and strategies, ensuring Global Buying Policy compliance, and serving as GSM support for all levels of corporate functioning staff based out of Charlotte, NC Headquarters under Corning’s Optical Communications business. Manages supplier performance while continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to lower total cost of ownership and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages sourcing needs for corporate functions like executive leadership, marketing, commercial, market intelligence, engineering services, information technology, etc., driving strategy aligned with GSM and business objectives.
• Educates, champions, and ensures compliance with GSM procurement policies and processes, mitigating risk to Corning and utilizing the appropriate buying channels/processes to maximize value.
• Actively seeks improvement opportunities that optimize total cost of ownership, inventory, risk, service level, supply assurance, and/or internal processes.
• Leads negotiations, creates/manages contracts, and owns supplier relationships to ensure consistent delivery of quality services/goods at the best value to Corning.
• Provides regional and global support as needed, including but not limited to GSM support for Corning’s Optical Fiber & Cable technology team based out of Hickory, NC.
• Supervises/manages personnel as assigned (e.g. procurement coordinators, buyers, interns, etc.) promoting a healthy work environment that empowers personnel to take ownership of their role and deliver meaningful results.
  
  

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field with MBA Preferred
• Demonstrated decision making, influencing, negotiation, and conflict management/problem solving skills and ability to drive results through others (inside the function and outside the function)
• Contracting (negotiation, writing, and management)
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail
• Global Business knowledge and cross-cultural agility
  
  

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience utilizing SAP or another comparable Enterprise Resource Planning tool to drive supply chain processes and/or reporting.
• Price/Cost or Should Cost analysis
• Experience across multiple businesses, division and/or technologies
• Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or APICs certifications CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CPIM, CSCP, etc.
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $79,249.00 - $108,968.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
  
  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte