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Lead, COC Procurement

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Date: Mar 21, 2025

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65791

 

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.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  •  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

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.

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  •  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
  • Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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 accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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