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Lead, Asia CLS Contract Manufacturing

Corning
Shanghai, Shanghai Posted Sep 3, 2026
On-site

About this role

Role Purpose

Involves the overall planning, implementation, and optimization of all activities and support required for the buying and delivery of products and services, from material acquisition through delivery. Primary areas include procurement and contracting, supply management, inventory management, logistics operations, supplier diversity, transportation and distribution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represents Global Supply Management (GSM) within the plant/business which would involve engaging Corporate functions, Shared Services as well as Corporate GSM functions as necessary to assure global Buying Policy enforcement; global Customs Compliance adherence. Establishes linkage between GSM Strategy, Business Strategy and Plant Strategy through shared objectives.

  • Assures Contribution Metrics are updated and linked with site/business cost reduction portfolio by active leader/member of cross-functional teams focused on process improvement, cost reduction and supply chain enhancements. Leverages site spend with business and corporate spend.

  • Creates and maintains contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.).

  • Maintains effective supplier relationships by means of audits, visits, evaluations to review areas such as capabilities and capacities.

  • Identifies new or alternative sources as necessary.

  • Develops Risk Mitigation plans where necessary.

  • Conducts sourcing activities (RFQ’s/RFI’s, Analysis, Sourcing strategy/recommendations, contract negotiations, contract maintenance and enforcement).

  • Engages early supplier involvement as necessary in new product development (process design, commodity overviews, IP opportunities, technical advantages, JDA, etc.).

  • Locates and selects potential sources of materials or services (site specific excluding global commodities).

  • Interacts with Strategic Sourcing to understand the supply base and market dynamics, support execution of commodity and supplier sourcing strategy.

  • Collaborates with planning or production control to effectively control material scheduling and planning.

  • Works with Finance on standard setting and cost reduction budgeting, price forecasting, etc.

  • Is main contact between Commodity and site for implementing change.

  • Drives site implementation and advocacy of centralized RTP process.

  • Is an active leader/member of cross-functional teams focused on process improvement, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution, new product development.

  • Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelors Degree.

  • Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain.

  • Experience as a plant or corporate buyer.

  • Experience with GSM processes and systems.

  • Experience as a supervisor.

  • Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross functional team.

  • Technical aptitude/capability.

  • Experience in frontline or mainstream business experience.

  • Willingness to be mobile globally.

  • Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Experience across multiple businesses, divisions and/or technologies.

  • Experience in staff or project roles.

  • Experience with global manufacturing and business through work, project experience.

  • Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS, or certification related to Supply Chain, etc.

  • Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment.

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