Global Sourcing Leader — Strategy & Negotiations

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning seeks a Strategic Sourcing Lead in Charlotte, NC to optimize procurement and supply management across global operations. You will lead GSM strategies, supplier negotiations, and cross‑functional collaboration to improve cost and reliability.

Trail end‑to‑end Source‑to‑Pay execution, P2P improvements, and international sourcing experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, business admin or related field.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• PMP, Six Sigma, Lean or CSCP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement GSM strategies and procurement plans aligned with objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Global Buying Policy and audits.
• Lead supplier negotiations on contracts, pricing, lead times, terms.
• Support plant expansion projects and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Source equipment, goods, and services from domestic and international vendors.
• Expedite POs and ensure timely SAP processing.
• Engage suppliers for urgent needs and review SOW on-site.
• Maintain communication across organizational levels.
• Track KPIs: savings, cost avoidance, PO timelines.
• Manage supplier relationships, audits, and import/export operations.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and IP protections.
• Create and maintain contractual documents.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

eProcurement

Sourcing strategy

Contract management

Forecasting

Supply risk

MRO procurement

Source-to-Pay

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Master's degree preferred

Certifications (PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, CSCP) a plus

Tools

ERP systems

E-Sourcing tools

SAP

Procurement tools

Job description

Corning seeks a Strategic Sourcing Lead in Charlotte, NC to optimize procurement and supply management across global operations. You will lead GSM strategies, supplier negotiations, and cross‑functional collaboration to improve cost and reliability.

Trail end‑to‑end Source‑to‑Pay execution, P2P improvements, and international sourcing experience are essential for success in this role.