Lead, Keene Procurement

Role Purpose

The Lead, Keene Procurement is responsible to support critical commodity/supplier relationships who can work effectively as a team with business development, program management, engineering and manufacturing. The lead will be 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.  This role supports ITAR-controlled government programs. 

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
• At least 3 years’ experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain or Procurement roles.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated decision-making, influencing, negotiation and problem-solving skills; able to drive results through others. 

Experiences/Education - Desired

Desired Skills:

• Technical knowledge / experience / of optical systems and precision machining
• Lean/Six Sigma/Performance Excellence training and project experience (green or black belt certification) or CPSM / APICS certification
• Project Management skills
• Ability to lead a team decision process
• Ability to look at the data and situation and make an informed decision using best judgment

Location & Travel Requirements:

• 5-10% Domestic and International
• Hours of work/work schedule/flextime: 40 hours per week
• This position will be based at the Keene, NH plant. (Onsite)