Sr. Buyer

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring the supply of materials, equipment, and services, as well as minimizing inventories and optimizing material utilization. Key Highlights: 1. World leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science innovation. 2. Infinite possibilities to make a meaningful impact. 3. Break barriers and advance with us in an innovative environment. **Date:** Mar. 13, 2026 **Location:** Apodaca, NLE, MX, 66614 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 73752 **The company built on innovation.** **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 far reaches of space, our technologies expand the boundaries of what is possible. How do we do it? Through our people. They break through limitations and expectations—not once in their careers, but every day. They help advance our company and the world. At Corning, there are infinite possibilities to make an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform home entertainment, and ensure delivery of life-saving medicines—and much more. Come break barriers with us. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware, and equipment into an industry-leading, end-to-end optical solutions provider serving the broader communications industry. This segment is divided into two primary product groups: Carrier Network and Enterprise Network. The Carrier Network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical fiber communication infrastructure supporting video, data, and voice services. The Enterprise Network product group consists primarily of optical fiber communication networks targeting businesses, governments, and individuals for their own use. 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. * 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 organizational objectives and sourcing strategies. * Assures Contribution Metrics are updated and linked with site/business cost reduction portfolio. * Key player for negotiations with Suppliers, including Contract Administration. * Owns/Assists with Supplier Relationship Management Process (including supplier audits). * Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non\-Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.). * Assists with Commodity Reviews and Supply Intelligence * Inventory Management (where applicable): Organizes, controls, and minimizes materials on hand, slow moving and obsolete materials. May manage storeroom operations. * Acts as GSM liaison between plants, including materials and quality areas. * Recommends changes to purchasing practices/supply management to ensure conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles activity\-based costing). Participates in the planning and implementation of these changes. * Acts as main contact for RTP to ensure invoicing issues are eliminated or resolved immediately. * Participates in cross\-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution * Protects Intellectual Property (IP). * Ensures compliance with internal and external auditing requirements related especially to GSM or any other certification (if applicable) * Makes sure that the suppliers are environmental compliance, and that the scrap is correctly disposed * Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance. * Bachelor’s Degree. * Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain. * Experience as a plant or corporate buyer. * Experience with GSM processes and systems. * Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross\-functional team. * Yellow Belt Certification. * Experience across multiple businesses, division and/or technologies. * Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience. * Green Belt Certification. * Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS or certification related to Supply Chain. A job that transforms a life. Corning offers you a complete package. * Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and well-being, your financial aspirations, and your career—starting on day one. * Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you’re rewarded when the company succeeds. When Corning wins, we all win. * As part of our commitment to your financial well-being—and in addition to all statutory benefits in Mexico—we offer grocery vouchers to ease daily expenses and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals. * Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees receive company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. * Receiving pay for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us even more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate achievements and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. We will ensure reasonable accommodations so individuals with disabilities may participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.