Procurement Supervisor

Job Description

Procurement Supervisor | Corning Incorporated

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Corning Incorporated, located in Reynosa. Corning is committed to the efficient procurement of essential materials, products, and services that support its business operations. This Procurement Supervisor position is critical for leading supplier management, driving negotiations, and ensuring supply chain excellence, directly contributing to cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Reynosa

• Team: Leads the purchasing team
• Mission: Oversee purchasing and sourcing activities to ensure timely acquisition of materials and services at optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
• Tech Stack: ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office applications, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Team Leadership: Supervise and prioritize tasks for the purchasing team to ensure efficient and effective procurement operations.
• Procurement Management: Oversee the full procurement process for materials, equipment, supplies, and services, including coordinating commercial terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers to achieve service, quality, and cost objectives, and support Global Supply Management initiatives.
• Cost & Performance Optimization: Lead cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects, while preparing and analyzing procurement KPIs such as cost savings and lead times.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments including Production, Warehouse, Finance, and Quality to ensure uninterrupted material availability and resolve supplier-related issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Specialization in Purchasing, Procurement, or Sourcing.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Sourcing, including previous experience supervising personnel or coordinating teams. Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, supplier evaluation, and performance management. Practical knowledge of inventory control and demand planning, alongside proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities. Comprehensive understanding of procurement and sourcing processes. Ability to prepare and analyze procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics.
• Bonus: Experience in manufacturing environments; Knowledge of import/export processes; Experience leading cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives; Exposure to strategic sourcing methodologies; Advanced English communication skills.