Plant Procurement Operations Leader

The Plant Procurement Operations Leader represents the Procurement function on the plant level and shall ensure that all Procurement Operations in the newly built Mszczonów plant are compliant with Corning´s global Procurement policies and processes and align with defined Category Strategies. Furthermore, Leader shall drive sourcing-related cost reduction initiatives, mainly on Indirect Materials and Services.

The Procurement team onsite consists of the Plant Procurement Operations Leader and a Plant Buyer (/Sourcing Specialist), who both report directly to the OFC EMEA Regional Supply Manager and are part of the Global Supply Management network.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead negotiations with local Polish suppliers and service providers
• Ensure compliance (e.g. GBP, IP-protection, ARIBA contracts)
• Represent GSM in the plant organization and in cross-functional Project teams
• Create and drive the sourcing-related cost reduction portfolio for Mszczonówplant
• Assure supply by leading the resolution process and escalating critical supply situations
• Ensure the execution of Global and Regional Category strategies
• 确保及时参与啊f other GSM resources
• Negotiate sourcing conditions, Master Supply Agreements and Project Agreements
• Lead the sourcing process (from RfX to awarding the order)
• Lead the KT Decision Analysis process
• Collect data and analyze supplier performance and spend data
• Calculate and report plant-related savings data (PCM, SRA)
• Advocate the use of sophisticated digital tools (e.g. ARIBA eAuction | RiskMethods | ELEMENTUM)
• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar position
• While an Academic Degree is a must, a degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or alike are considered a plus
• Sourcing experience with Indirect Materials and Service
• Experience in decentralized procurement operations
• Very good command of English language
• Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation among the various people in and outside of the plant
• Very good knowledge of SAP R/3 (Procurement transactions and related transactions in Finance and SCM), MS Office suite
• Understands the importance and value of open communication and sharing of information
• Understanding of Supplier Cost Structures
• Legal knowledge and contract negotiation skills
• Understands the importance and value of ensuring well-developed statements of work
• Experience in risk identification
• Attention to details

TRAVEL:Domestic and International <10%