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Sr. Specialist, Solar Procurement

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Date: Jul 30, 2025

Location: Obispado, NLE, MX, 64060

Company: Corning

Internal Corning Employees are provided the opportunity to review global job openings for potential interest. However, they are encouraged to do so with the understanding that whether or not they will be considered a candidate for positions located outside their geographic area (city, country, region) will depend on a number of factors such as the availability of local subject matter expertise or qualified talent, the need to obtain and availability of work authorization, costs associated with internal transfer, etc. It will be the decision of the hiring organization whether to permit employees applying outside the local area where the opening exists to be considered a candidate for that opening. It is recommended employees wishing to apply for job openings at Corning make their supervisor aware of their interest before formally applying.

 

Role Purpose

Responsible for assured supply of materials, equipment, and services, (on time, best price, high quality) in addition to competitive costs & terms, minimizing inventories while ensuring optimum materials utilization, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 plant objectives and sourcing strategies.
  • Key player for negotiations with Suppliers, including Contract Administration.
  • Assists with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence as and when needed.
  • Partners with Planning team by identifying at risk materials and manages supplier capacity sufficiency to prevent shortages on the shop floor.
  • Key user for SAP S4 in creating purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, and services.
  • Main contact for supplier account payable to ensure invoicing issues are eliminated or resolved timely.
  • Inventory Management (where applicable): Organizes, controls, and minimizes materials on hand, slow moving and obsolete materials.
  • Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution.
  • Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.
  • Supports supplier quality audits and supplier meetings.
  • Collects, analyzes, and summarizes supply management performance metrics against objectives including quality, cost, on-time delivery, and lead-time.  Communicates results and works with suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
  • Works with Quality, Warehouse and Product Engineering to ensure proper disposition of rejected materials.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Education, experience, training, or certification (CPIM, CSCP, etc.) in a supply chain function
  • Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, throughout all internal levels of the organization and externally.
  • High degree of initiative and motivation with ability to work in a matrix environment or within a cross functional team.
  • Computer skills, including MS 365 Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Soft Skills: Conflict Management, Influencing, Time Management, Global business knowledge.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource 
  • Negotiation, purchasing or commodity experience.  
  • Project management experience

 

Travel requirement

  • 5%-10% travel.  Trips to Corning locations and supplier sites for site audits, quality resolution, price negotiations, supplier business reviews, supplier development or project coordination.   Travel may also include travel associated with training and development.

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 our Values and 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.   
  • 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 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.

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