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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Coordinator, Optical Fiber Cable Capital Strategic Sourcing - **Company:** Corning - **Location:** Wilmington, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $53,246.0 - $73,213.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Global System for Mobile Communications, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usa35ffe686cf28592b08906c63025d632/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field or Supply Chain, or a min of 3-year Supply Chain or Procurement experience. * Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail. * Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills. * Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, throughout all internal levels of the organization and externally. * High degree of initiative and motivation with ability to work in a matrix environment or within a cross functional team. * Proven organizational and time management skills. * Computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Desired Skills: * Education, training or certification (CPSM,CPIM, etc.) in a supply chain function * Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems. * Negotiation, purchasing, or commodity experience. * Project management experience. Soft Skills: * Results oriented, self-motivated. * Drive for results. * Sense of urgency. * Customer focus: able to gather and understand customer requirements and objectives. * Effective team player. * Able to be persuasive in negotiations. * Comfortable working with cross functional teams. * Conflict management. * Ability to influence. * Time management. ## Description This position will be responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement activities of capital equipment, parts, services, and construction for the OFC Business. Day to Day Responsibilities: * Responsible for tactical and technical procurement execution for assigned capital material, equipment, and services. * Duties include supplier management, communication to supplier, vendor negotiations, submission of purchase requisitions, obtaining approvals, monitoring of deliveries, expediting materials, and resolving billing discrepancies. * Leads and executes RFI's, RFP's, and RFQ's as needed. * Evaluates competitive offerings via price/cost analysis to determine the overall best offering for a product or service. * Negotiates pricing, contracts, and terms as needed. * Identifies and executes cost avoidance opportunities. * Resolves contract, quality, payment or other supply/service issues with suppliers and end users when required. * Submit requests for new vendor adds/changes/updates in the system. * Protect Intellectual Property (IP). * Ensure compliance to the Global Buying Policy. * Create and maintain contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, etc.). * Support GSM initiatives as needed. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)