Buyer

at  Corning

Date: Aug 30, 2024
Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 64604
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.
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.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or technical field.

SKILLS

• Education, experience, training, or certification (CPIM, CSCP, etc.) in a supply chain function
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, throughout all internal levels of the organization and externally.
• High degree of initiative and motivation with ability to work in a matrix environment or within a cross functional team.
• Computer skills, including MS 365 Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Soft Skills: Conflict Management, Influencing, Time Management, Global business knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, SAP S4 user experience is a plus.
• Negotiation, purchasing or commodity experience.
• Project management experience

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 plant objectives and sourcing strategies.
• Key player for negotiations with Suppliers, including Contract Administration.
• Assists with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence as and when needed.
• Partners with Planning team by identifying at risk materials and manages supplier capacity sufficiency to prevent shortages on the shop floor.
• Key user for SAP S4 in creating purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, and services.
• Main contact for supplier account payable to ensure invoicing issues are eliminated or resolved timely.
• Inventory Management (where applicable): Organizes, controls, and minimizes materials on hand, slow moving and obsolete materials.
• Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution.
• Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.