Plant Buyer

Requisition Number: 72043

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. 

Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Role Purpose

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted production by proactively managing the flow of materials into the facility. This role serves as the operational link between planning, production, quality, and suppliers—executing purchasing strategies, maintaining accurate material availability, and resolving issues that could impact production schedules. The Buyer supports organizational goals by optimizing inventory levels, strengthening supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement across procurement and materials management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Order and maintain adequate material volume on-site in advance of production according to upcoming supply schedule
  
• Release purchase orders to support upcoming planned production, work in process and finished products inventory levels
  
• Support and provide direction regarding material availability or limitations against inventory/productions plans and develop action plans
  
• Gather necessary resources to address action items and follow up on all material shortage-related issues
  
• Actively interact with manufacturing, quality, planning, warehousing & transportation to solve material issues & react to consumption patterns
  
• Follow up on quality issues to and find a resolution with supplier and internal team
  
• Support the development and implementation of commodity strategies within area of responsibility
  
• Frequent data maintenance of parts, vendor, and quality documentation
  
• Measure and report supplier scorecard for supplier success
  
• Drive for standardization and continuous improvement of processes
  
• Communicate/ elevate issues as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective demonstration of interpersonal and team facilitation skills that are customer oriented
  
• Adaptability-able to work in a fast- paced high growth dynamic environment. Ability to rapidly pivot to respond to new challenges and variety.
  
• Capable of strategic cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality and Customer Service to ensure team alignment and to execute strategic planning initiatives
  
• Strong technical skills around data management, analytics, data processing and problem solving & project management skills
  
• Strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Able to effectively interact with all levels of management
  
• Be highly “process driven” and continuously improve the supply chain, planning, scheduling, and materials management
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate ideas and expectations

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
  
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $60,410.00 - $83,065.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected] .