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Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 201807

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75696

 

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.  



Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Cooperation with related department and give necessary support on vendor scouring and all purchasing related activities to ensue on time execution and quality products that could meet or exceed internal/external customer’s expectations to ensure business running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for purchasing, qualification, RFQ, commercial negotiate for appointed raw materials & products.
  • Communicate with suppliers for updated purchase information such as price, payment terms, lead-time and so on.
  • Follow up suppliers on order acknowledgement, delivery plan and shipping schedule so that materials and products ordered could arrive on time and in time.
  • Support planner to well control material inventory value and level.
  • Drive the continuous improvement for better material manage and cost control and support localize the qualified products/vendors for better supply.
  • Support NPI process, coordinate with other departments for new material/product sourcing inquiring and purchasing.
  • Liaising effectively with global peers to gain or provide support where required.
  • Lodge claims with suppliers on material quality problems and communicate with QD.
  • Implementation the purchasing governance processes in compliance approach.
  • Maintain master data, prepare monthly reports and manage information and data as required.
  • Backup as MRO purchasing.
  • Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor degree, engineering background is preferred

Required Skills. Competencies, or Certification

  • Required by Legal or QEHS:

     

    • Know EHS relevant law and regulations
    • Obey all company EHS rules (Include: Policy, Procedure, SOP and other requirements).

     

    Competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors)

    • 2-3 years working experience, at least 1 year working as buyer
    • Fluent oral and written English and mandarin
    • Computer skills, Word, Excel and PPT skills
    • Good communication and negotiation skill

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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