Supply Chain Specialist Development Program Associate

Date: Nov 13, 2024

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65326

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

• Become a member of Corning Incorporated’s Global Supply Management (GSM) Buyer Development Program. The purpose of the Buyer Development Program is to hire individuals to learn and apply best practice GSM processes in preparation for a Buyer position with Corning.

• Receiving on-the-job training in overall procurement strategies and processes through work assignments within Corporate Global Supply Management, strategic sourcing, shared services, and business plant areas. Assists with Business Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategy Development.

• Deploys GSM strategies and plans to make decisions necessary to purchase product or services aligned with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.

• Key player for Contract Administration.

• Owns/Assists with Supplier Relationship Management Process (including supplier audits)

• Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non- Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.).

• Assists with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence

• Recommends changes to purchasing practices/supply management to ensure conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles). Participates in the planning and implementation of these changes.

• Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution

• Protects Intellectual Property (IP).

• Ensures compliance with internal and external auditing requirements related especially to GSM or any other certification (if applicable)

• Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Responsible for assured supply of materials, equipment and services, (on time, best price, high quality) in addition to competitive costs, minimizing inventories while ensuring optimum materials utilization, and supplier performance for the Emerging Innovations Group and the R,D and E directorates as needed

• Integrate into the Emerging Innovations Group to establish linkage with new and existing projects to communicate policies and procedures related to Global Supply Management (GSM) and establish shared objectives to drive results

• Work with customers to establish requirements and evaluate sourcing, cost savings, and/or value add opportunities.

• Assists in developing sourcing strategies, including evaluating the potential supply chain, intellectual property protection and total cost of ownership utilizing supplier and market intelligence. (cost modeling, low cost sourcing activities, consortiums, competitive bidding etc…)

• Ensure sourcing strategies include focus on multi sourcing and risk mitigation plans to ensure can meet future growth plans

• Lead Buyer sourcing activities; create RFI, RFP, RFQ’s (requests for information, proposal or quote).

• Negotiate agreements and develop contracts with potential and/or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value. Deploy suppliers and processes to Corning locations.

• Manage supplier performance with Supplier Relationship Management tools and resolve performance issues. Collaborate with technical and engineering teams to maintain effective supplier relationships

• Assures Contribution Metrics are updated and linked with site/business cost reduction portfolio.

• Limited travel: Occasional trips to US and International Corning sites for project coordination or issue resolution. Travel also includes vendor sites and industry conferences. Typically no more than 15 - 20 days per year.

Required Education and Skills

• Bachelor degree. Masters in Supply Chain desired. CPM, CPSM, CPIM certifications desired

• 1-3 years related education / business / project management or technical experience

• Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team

• Can deal with ambiguity

• Problem solving

• Communication and influencing sills: one on one and group

• Customer focus: understanding customer requirements and objective

• Acts with Integrity and Authenticity

• Financial / Analytic skills: collects, analyzes & leverages data

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of the source to pay process

• Knowledge of negotiations, contract writing / Management

• Project Management skills

• Supply Chain knowledge / experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $53,134.00 - $73,059.00 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: Corning