Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Date: Jul 4, 2026

Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450

Company: Corning

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Requisition Number: 75428

**The company built on breakthroughs. ​ **

**Join us.​ **

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.

Role Purpose

The role supports plant operations by ensuring the timely procurement of quality materials in alignment with the manufacturing plan, while executing procurement strategies that assure supply and optimize total cost of ownership.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Execute tactical and technical procurement activities for assigned materials, equipment, and services, including supplier communication, purchase order processing, delivery monitoring, expediting, and billing issue resolution.

• Submit and coordinate new vendor setup requests within the system.

• Partner with Operations and Business Teams to execute key commodity strategies and support supply continuity.

• Ensure compliance with Global Buying Policy while protecting Corning’s intellectual property.

• Manage supplier relationships and maintain key contractual documents, including supply agreements, pricing agreements, NDAs, and certificates of insurance.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier relations, supporting supplier meetings, quality audits, and effective plant supply performance.

• Track and communicate supplier performance metrics related to quality, cost, delivery, and lead time, while partnering with Quality, Warehouse, and Product Engineering to resolve rejected materials and support corrective actions.

Education and Experience- Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production environment preferred in supply chain planning, production scheduling, materials planning, procurement, logistics, and/or operations

• Experience communicating effectively, both written and verbal, throughout all internal levels of the organization and externally

• Experience working in a matrix environment or within a cross functional team

• Computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Desired Skills:

• Degree in a Technical Field or Supply Chain/Business

• Education, training or certification (CPSM,CPIM, etc.) in a supply chain function

• Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

• Negotiation, purchasing or commodity experience

• Project management experience

• Knowledge / familiarity with optical manufacturing fabrication and processes

• Familiarity with optical glass specifications of quality

• Basic optical principles in imaging systems

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $69,318.00 - $95,313.00 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.

**A job that shapes a life. **

**Corning offers you the total package. **

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Rochester