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Date: Aug 5, 2026
Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 200031
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Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 77039
The company built on breakthroughs.
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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.
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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.
Role Purpose
Involves the overall planning, implementation, and optimization of all activities and support required for the buying and delivery of products and services, from material acquisition through delivery. Primary areas include procurement and contracting, supply management, inventory management, logistics operations, supplier diversity, transportation and distribution.
Key Responsibilities
Represents Global Supply Management (GSM) within the plant/business which would involve engaging Corporate functions, Shared Services as well as Corporate GSM functions as necessary to assure global Buying Policy enforcement; global Customs Compliance adherence. Establishes linkage between GSM Strategy, Business Strategy and Plant Strategy through shared objectives.
Assures Contribution Metrics are updated and linked with site/business cost reduction portfolio by active leader/member of cross-functional teams focused on process improvement, cost reduction and supply chain enhancements. Leverages site spend with business and corporate spend.
Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.).
Maintains effective supplier relationships by means of audits, visits, evaluations to review areas such as capabilities and capacities.
Identifies new or alternative sources as necessary.
Develops Risk Mitigation plans where necessary.
Conducts sourcing activities (RFQ’s/RFI’s, Analysis, Sourcing strategy/recommendations, contract negotiations, contract maintenance and enforcement).
Engages early supplier involvement as necessary in new product development (process design, commodity overviews, IP opportunities, technical advantages, JDA, etc.).
Locates and selects potential sources of materials or services (site specific excluding global commodities).
Interacts with Strategic Sourcing to understand the supply base and market dynamics, support execution of commodity and supplier sourcing strategy.
Collaborates with planning or production control to effectively control material scheduling and planning.
Works with Finance on standard setting and cost reduction budgeting, price forecasting, etc.
Is main contact between Commodity and site for implementing change.
Drives site implementation and advocacy of centralized RTP process.
Is an active leader/member of cross-functional teams focused on process improvement, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution, new product development.
Experiences/Education - Required
Bachelors Degree.
Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain.
Experience as a plant or corporate buyer.
Experience with GSM processes and systems.
Experience as a supervisor.
Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross functional team.
Technical aptitude/capability.
Experience in frontline or mainstream business experience.
Willingness to be mobile globally.
Experiences/Education - Desired
Experience across multiple businesses, divisions and/or technologies.
Experience in staff or project roles.
Experience with global manufacturing and business through work, project experience.
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS, or certification related to Supply Chain, etc.
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
[email protected].
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