Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Requisition Number: 74435

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​  

                                                                            

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

​Come break through with us.  

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

 

 

Function/Dept Purpose Statement:

Responsible for purchase and availability of spares, consumables and service after plant startup.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with GSM team to set up MRO buying systems
• Ensure 100% availability of MRO Items in plant.
• Work closely with Storeroom supervisor to maintain stock of regular (min. stock) items
• Ensure compliance with GBP during MRO purchasing
• Making contracts for services for Plant.
• Assist Supply Chain Lead in negotiations for locally sourced materials
• Well versed with new part development or alternate sourcing.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in engineering
• Minimum 10 + years’ experience of purchasing  activities in a small to mid-sized organization
• Experience working with Peoplesoft
• Experience working with a MNC
• Green field project experience or Expansion project
• Experience (team member) in setting up new ERP system