Specialist, Procurement Operations, China

Requisition Number: 78885 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. Day to Day Responsibilities • Execute assigned procurement operational activities accurately, on time, and in accordance with Global Buying Policy, standard work, approval requirements, and internal controls. • Support Businesses with transactional activities, including requisitions, purchase-order creation and changes, purchase-order acknowledgements, voucher approvals, change orders, and purchasing-related requests. • Create, update, and maintain purchase orders and related records in ERP’s or other approved systems. • Coordinate with Requestors and suppliers to obtain and maintain required documentation, including, non-disclosure agreements, certificates of insurance, and other supplier onboarding or compliance documents. • Support supplier setup and maintenance activities in designated systems, ensuring documentation is complete and appropriately routed. • Resolve or coordinate resolution of routine purchase-order, invoice, payment, supplier, and system issues in partnership with Procurement Buyers, Corning Shared Services, suppliers, and internal customers. • Support urgent purchasing and order-expediting requests, following established escalation processes and communicating status clearly to relevant stakeholders. • Provide guidance to internal customers on procurement processes, requisition requirements, system navigation, and R2P/P2P procedures. • Monitor assigned work queues, backlogs, aging items, and service requests; prioritize work to meet service-level requirements and escalate potential delays or risks promptly. • Maintain accurate records, documentation, and system data to support audit readiness, compliance, reporting, and efficient operations. • Identify recurring transaction issues, process gaps, or improvement opportunities and raise them to the Lead, Procurement Operations. • Complete required training and support cross-training, knowledge sharing, and adoption of updated processes, policies, systems, and standard work. Required Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred. • 2+ years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, supply chain, shared services, customer operations, finance operations, or a related transactional environment. • Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, requisitioning, purchase orders, supplier coordination, invoice/payment resolution, or comparable operational processes. • Strong customer-service orientation, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work effectively with internal customers, suppliers, buyers, and shared-services partners. • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment. • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review data, identify issues, and follow defined procedures to resolution. • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams. • Advanced English proficiency, written and spoken. Desired Skills • Experience with SAP, SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, PeopleSoft, or other ERP/procurement platforms. • Experience in a shared-services, operations, manufacturing, or multinational environment. • Experience supporting supplier onboarding, supplier documentation, purchase orders, e-RFx, e-auctions, invoice exceptions, or payment inquiries. • Experience using Excel for data management, reporting, tracking, or analysis. Soft Skills • Ownership and accountability. • Customer-service mindset and responsiveness. • Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize effectively. • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Clear, professional, and proactive communication. • Analytical thinking and structured problem solving. • Adaptability and resilience in a changing environment. • Collaboration and willingness to seek support or escalate appropriately. • Integrity and commitment to policy, process, and control compliance. 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