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Lead, Keene Procurement

Date: Jan 27, 2025

Location: Keene, NH, US, 03431

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66538

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.

GSM is responsible for execution of procurement strategies to manage sourcing of quality products, equipment and services. Responsible for assured supply of materials, minimizing inventories, optimum material utilization, and supplier performance while continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to lower total cost of ownership and mitigate risk (e.g. on-time, best price, high quality).

Scope of Position

Strategic Sourcing TechnicalProcurement Managerwith a strong technical grasp to support critical commodity/supplier relationships who is able to work effectively as a team with business development, program management, engineering and manufacturing.

Responsible for assured supply of quality materials and services; effectively conducting supplier relationship management programs, quality audits, risk mitigation plans and low cost sourcing solutions.

Responsible for developing commodity & supply strategies which will ensure the supply of quality material and continually drive for lowest total cost.

Skill sets should include proven negotiations and contracting skills, self-starter, excellent communication skills, team player, minimum of 2 years of engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or procurement experience, 4 year degree. Lean and six sigma skills are also desirable.

The individual must be a US Citizen or US Green Card holder in order to support ITAR controlled government programs within the plant and business unit.

The individual must be willing to reside within daily commuting distance of the Keene, NH plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvement, cost reduction and supplier quality

• Manage ERP Suggestions daily

• Use formal supplier relationship management processes to drive continuous improvement in the supply chain

• Deploy commodity and sourcing expertise to support supplier identification, qualification and development

• Lead transition projects with new and alternate source suppliers

• Interpret mechanical, optical and electrical engineering drawings, and have a good working knowledge of mechanical machining and optical fabrication processes

• Negotiation, execution and administration of contracts with suppliers, critical to Corning Specialty Materials

• Manage a cost reduction portfolio focused on total supply chain cost

• Assure that the ethical practices of Corning Incorporated are upheld at all times

• Ensure that the proper safety requirements are planned for and implemented in Contracts and PO's

• Manage the supplier interface to assure that customer needs are met through collaborative problem-solving and negotiations to achieve the desired outcomes

• Understand and rigorously execute the policies and processes promulgated by the Global Supply Management function

• Performance Excellence process participation and leadership on key projects

• Assist in GSM and Advanced Optics business supply management strategy development and deployment

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Required Years and Area of Experience:

• 2 - 5 years in Engineering, Quality or Procurement roles.

• Technical knowledge of print reading, demonical understanding, and general engineering

• 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

• Strategic thinker

• Ability to multitask, manage many changing priorities and be flexible

• Ability to look at the data and situation and make an informed decision using best judgment

• Ability to lead a team decision process

Desired & Soft Skills

• Technical knowledge / experience / of optical systems and precision machining

• Lean/Six Sigma/Performance Excellence training and project experience (green or black belt certification)

• CPSM / APICS certification

• Project Management skills

• Acts with integrity and authenticity

• Results oriented, self-motivated

• Effective team player

• Strong Customer Focus

• Interpersonal Skills – Able to interact with others in a team environment. Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated Drive and Commitment

• Confident and Adaptable

• Values Diversity in People and Ideas

Travel Requirements:

5-10% Domestic and International

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40 hours per week

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $110,347.00 - $151,728.00 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: Bellows Falls

Nearest Secondary Market: Keene