Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Specialist - Procurement Operations

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeHefei, Anhui, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree (four-year degree) is required.
One to two years of sourcing or procurement and transportation experience is a plus.
Direct experience managing a source-to-pay or requisition-to-pay process is a plus.
The role requires communication skills for working with business groups, Corporate Global Supply Management, and Shared Services leadership.
The role requires decision-making ability in a fast-paced environment.
The role requires multitasking and priority-setting abilities.
The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel (including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
The role requires strong analytical abilities, including turning data into actionable information.

Responsibilities

Conduct due diligence, obtain approvals, and follow through on purchase orders over $10,000 using PeopleSoft and SAP.
Ensure purchase orders comply with the Global Buying Policy.
Communicate urgent or unique purchase-order requirements to higher-level approvers according to delegation of authority.
Provide requisition-to-pay support within PSRT scope.
Assist with invoice resolution in coordination with Accounts Payable when requested.
Assist Business Buyers with special requests.
Engage with Buyers to support data gathering and analysis for data analysis and supply intelligence.
Work with IT to resolve technical issues related to requisition-to-pay and procurement tools.
Assist internal customers with requisition-to-pay and Global Supply Management processes and procedures, and provide training when necessary.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Procurement or SAP modules.
Performance Excellence skill set.
Procurement data analytics.
Plant procurement experience.

Requisition Number: 79799

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.  

Come break through with us. 

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.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Work list - Due diligence, approval and follow through on all Purchase Orders over $10K on PeopleSoft and SAP platforms.
• Ensure PO's are compliant with the Global Buying Policy
• Communicate urgent / unique PO requirements to higher level approvers per DOA
• Provide requisition to pay support under PSRT scope
• Invoice resolution assistance with Accounts Payable when requested
• Assist Business Buyers on special requests
• Data Analysis and Supply Intelligence - Engage with Buyers to assist with data gathering and analysis
• Interact with IT for technical issues related to RTP & Procurement tools
• Assist internal customers with RTP and Global Supply Management processes and procedures. Provide training when necessary.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree)
• 1-2 years Sourcing or Procurement & Transportation experience a plus
• Direct experience in managing S2P or RTP process is a plus

Required Skills

• Communications Skills - working with the businesses, Corporate Global Supply Management, as well as the Shared Services leadership
• Decision Making - must have the ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment
• Multi-tasking and Priority Setting
• Software competencies - Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel - including Pivots and V-LookUps, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Analytical Sills - must display strong analytical qualities - Data Analysis - turning data into actionable information

Desired Skills

• PeopleSoft Procurement/SAP module knowledge
• Performance Excellence skills set
• Procurement Data Analytics
• Plant procurement experience is a plus

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].

About the Company

Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Corning develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for a range of industries. Its engineered glass and ceramic materials are produced and integrated into devices and systems such as smartphone screens, high‑performance displays, optical networks, automotive emissions controls, and life‑science equipment. The company differentiates itself with a broad portfolio across multiple markets, material science expertise, reliable supply, and end‑to‑end components and systems. Its goal is to help customers achieve performance and reliability by providing durable, high‑quality materials and connected solutions that scale with growing demand.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Corning, NY
Founded: 1851

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