Requisition Number: 65977

 

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. 

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 

Role Purpose

Ensure process control and stability by improve existing manufacturing processes and capabilities, participate in new processes for the manufacture of new products, Lead manufacturing improvement initiatives, including variability reduction, defect reduction, process control improvement.

Key Responsibilities Established and maintains communication with vendors/suppliers to improve lead times, prices or any procurement issue. Requests and evaluates new quotations and negotiates with vendors/suppliers to obtain best prices, quality and delivery terms. Procures material in accordance with established requirements. Participates in qualifying vendors through vendor certification process. Assists are required materials review board to represent department, regarding assigned purchased materials. Actively pursues continues cost reductions of prices and lead times Experiences/Education - Required

Education

Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronic Technical Career

Experience

2-4 years of experience negotiating and purchasing for a manufacturing facility.

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.