Specialist, GGS Procurement

Requisition Number: 78219   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.     Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:  Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation  Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions Purpose of the Position: GSM Procurement Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting end-to-end procurement operations and ensuring compliance across Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes. This role partners closely with sourcing managers, suppliers, business stakeholders, finance, and global shared service teams to drive operational excellence, supplier governance, data integrity, and continuous process improvement. The position plays a key role in executing procurement transactions, maintaining supplier records, supporting audits, and enhancing procurement efficiency through process standardization and automation initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong coordination skills, a process-oriented mindset, and the ability to drive operational efficiency in a fast-paced global environment.     Day to Day Responsibilities:

Support daily procurement operations, including Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) processing and issue resolution. Coordinate supplier onboarding, qualification, and documentation management in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements. Maintain supplier master data and ensure accuracy, completeness, and governance compliance. Provide operational support for Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) processes. Monitor procurement transactions and work with internal stakeholders to resolve process-related issues. Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and tracking corrective actions. Generate procurement operational reports, KPI metrics, and management dashboards. Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement. Deliver guidance and training to stakeholders on procurement policies, systems, and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Legal, and business functions.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in Procurement Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related business functions. Experience in handling PR/PO