As procurement Specialist at Corning, you will be driving the processes, productivity and profitability in the value chain from point of origin to point of delivery. It includes effective planning and execution of Supply management where you will be responsible PO to Delivery Process by engaging internal and external stakeholders including Contract Manufacturer, Plants, Joint Ventures etc. Interacts with suppliers, External logistics partners including CHA, 3PL WH, FF companies and internal customers including Commercial, Finance, customer support, Planning and Legal to optimize systems and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for end-to-end procurement process, encompassing supply environment planning, supplier and Item master management, PO issuance, vendor relationship, delivery arrangements, sample procurement and issuance and the processing of all necessary documentation/ transactions to acquire materials within the planned budget and forecast.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure efficient sourcing and delivery. Uphold compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards to maintain transparency and integrity in all transactions.
- Supervise daily procurement operations, overseeing tasks such as monitoring Open Order Aging, managing lead times, vendor performance , planning transportation and implementing inventory controls to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor and manage procurement expense and productivity. ensuring alignment with cross functions to meet the customer expectations and budgetary outlook.
- Maintain meticulous records of purchases, pricing details and supplier information. Generate comprehensive reports on procurement activities and performance to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Contribute to the enhancement of procurement policies and procedures, aligning them with industry best practices and organizational goals.
- Leverage data analytics to identify opportunities for optimization and drive data-informed decision-making processes across procurement activities.
- Address supply chain challenges promptly and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement operations and enhance overall efficiency.
Working Relationships
- Internal: Commercial teams of different businesses (local and international), Cross Functions including Finance, Legal, GSM, Customer service , Commercial etc.
- External: Global & Local Contract Manufacturers, Plants, Joint ventures Counter parts, 3PL Partners, Freight Forwarding & CHA agents, domestic transporters etc.
Key Success Factors
- Initiative Ability to create a vision for success and take personal accountability to drive results.
- Technical & business Acumen Incorporating knowledge of business to devise and implement solutions with your technical expertise of procurement domain.
- Planning & Prioritization Ability to set clear milestones and evaluate results.
- Customer Focus Meet and/or exceed customers expectations.
- Process Orientation : Doing the business right way attitude & ensuring the same with process aptitude.
- Organizational Agility Ability to navigate a complex matrix environment and achieve results through formal & informal channels.
- Collaboration & Team Work Demonstrate a solution centric approach while working closely with cross functions and SCM team members to deliver results.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years working experience in the areas of procurement and supply chain in global environment.
- Bachelor s degree in business, Operational research, supply chain, or related field. MBA or master s preferred.
- Teamwork Ability to leverage the strengths of the team and taking everyone along.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented individual with a strong ability to multi-task
- Hands on Experience of managing global suppliers.
- ERP Exposure: Oracle, SAP, BI & MS Tools
- Experience of teamwork and co-ordination in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Data Analytics tools
- Process Excellence Certifications
