Supply Chain Engineer Optics

Corning Incorporated is a diversified technology company with a rich history spanning more than 150 years. Corning concentrates efforts on high impact growth opportunities worldwide. We combine our expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of properties of light with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the flat panel display, telecommunications, environmental and life sciences markets.

 

To know more about Corning visit us at: http://www.corning.com/

 

Job Title: Supply Chain Engineer Optics

Requisition Number: 161865

Location: Rochester, NY 14603

 

Scope of Position:

Strategic Procurement Engineer at Corning Tropel, responsible for managing the commodity (supply base) of optical raw glass materials, optical polished components and coated optics.  Critical role in the enhancement and growth of the overall supply chain.  

This position is a combination Supplier Engineer/ Strategic Procurement Buyer role. 

Responsible for assured supply of quality materials and services; effectively conducting Supplier relationship management programs, quality audits, Risk mitigation plans and low cost sourcing solutions.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Lead and Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution

• Use formal Supplier Relationship Management processes to work with customers and suppliers to obtain continuous improvement in the supply chain

• Negotiation, execution and administration of supplier relationships, including contracts, performance monitoring and commercial activities with suppliers, many sole sourced and critical to Corning Tropel

• Identify, qualify and lead transition projects of new and second source suppliers

• Define, develop and implement a product strategy that obtains delivery, quality and value goals

• Assure that the ethical practices of Corning Inc. are upheld at all times

• Ensure that the proper safety requirements are planned for and implemented in Contracts and PO’s

• Manage the supplier interface to assure that customer needs are met through collaborative problem-solving and negotiations to achieve the desired outcomes

• Understand and rigorously execute the processes outlined in the Corporate Procurement and Transportation Quality Policy Manual and Global Buying Policy

• Resolution of issues between Corning Tropel and suppliers

 

Travel Requirements:

25 % Domestic and International

 

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

Normal - Monday - Friday

 

Supply Chain Engineer - Optics

161865 

 

Required Education:

- Bachelors degree, preferably in Engineering

 

Required Years and Area of Experience:

- 3-5 years in Engineering or procurement roles

 

Required Skills:

1. Technical understanding and curiosity

2. Knowledge and experience in procurement Engineering

3. Good negotiations skills

4. Self Motivation, Initiative

5. Attention to detail in day to day work

6. Strategic thinker

7. Change embracer

8. Ability to mutli-task, manage many changing priorities and be flexible

9. Ability to work with engineering customers and sole source suppliers to achieve win-win outcomes

10. Ability to look at the data and situation and make an informed decision using best judgment

11. Project Management skills

12. Ability to lead a team decision process

 

Desired Skills:

1. Technical knowledge/experience within of optical materials and Optical systems

2. DMAIC project experience (green or black belt certification)

3. International business experience

4. Ad-hoc data reporting and analysis

 

Soft Skills:

1. Ability to lead/work in a team environment

2. Strong communications skills both written and oral and good listening skills

3. Relationship building with customers and suppliers

4. Customer focused

5. Excellent Listening skills

6. Open minded

7. Uses common sense in decision making and problem solving

 

Benefits Statement:

Corning Incorporated offers a comprehensive benefits package which provides health care coverage and financial security for employees and their families. This package features a pension plan, 401k plan, employee share purchase plan and a health and welfare program, plus many other valuable benefits including dental, vision, employee assistance plan, group legal services, short and long-term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation pay, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, survivor benefits, work-life benefits and more. Corning also offers medical, dental, vision, employee assistance plan, Group Legal Services and Lifeworks benefits and more to same-sex domestic partners and their eligible dependents.

 

Corning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Submit your application online at:

https://corningcareers.corning.com/psc/PDGLHRER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=161865