Plant Buyer Specialist, Canton Procurement **Date:** Oct 28, 2024 **Location:** Canton, NY, US, 13617 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 65397 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. The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation. GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements. **Role Purpose** Responsible for assured supply of materials, equipment and services, (on time, best price, high quality) in addition to competitive costs, 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 organizational objectives and sourcing strategies. + Assures Contribution Metrics are updated and linked with site/business cost reduction portfolio. + Key player for negotiations with Suppliers, including Contract Administration. + Owns/Assists with Supplier Relationship Management Process (including supplier audits). + Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.). + Assists with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence + Inventory Management (where applicable): Organizes, controls, and minimizes materials on hand, slow moving and obsolete materials. May manage storeroom operations. + Acts as GSM liaison between plants, including materials and quality areas. + Recommends changes to purchasing practices/supply management to ensure conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles activity-based costing). Participates in the planning and implementation of these changes. + Acts as main contact for RTP to ensure invoicing issues are eliminated or resolved immediately. + Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution + Protects Intellectual Property (IP). + Ensures compliance with internal and external auditing requirements related especially to GSM or any other certification (if applicable) + Makes sure that the suppliers are environmental compliance, and that the scrap is correctly disposed + Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance. **Requirements** + Bachelor’s Degree **Desired Experience** + Experience as a plant or corporate buyer. + Experience with GSM processes and systems. + Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team. + Yellow or Green Belt Certification. + Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain. + Experience across multiple businesses, division and/or technologies. + Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience. + Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS or certification related to Supply Chain. **US Citizenship Required** In order to comply with Corning's government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status. **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $53,134.00 - $73,059.00 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. **​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 ourand 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. + Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. + 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 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. **Nearest Major Market:** Massena