Lead, COC Supplier Sustainability & Diversity

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses & long-term incentives

Company-paid pension plan

Health and well-being benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Optical Communications in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Lead Supplier Sustainability & Diversity Manager to advance supplier sustainability, responsible sourcing, and supplier diversity initiatives. You will serve as the COC lead for RBA supply management and partner with GSM and corporate teams to align programs across sourcing, qualification, and supplier performance.

This role drives audit readiness, governance, reporting, and training materials, with opportunities for global leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; degree in supply chain, business, sustainability, engineering, environmental studies, or related field preferred.
• Experience in supplier sustainability, responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, supplier engagement, or supply chain compliance programs.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn supplier, audit, sustainability, and sourcing data into actionable insights and decision-ready reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead (COC) Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) supply management program, including assessment of gaps, development and tracking of corrective actions, support for audit readiness, and coordination of activities needed to complete customer, internal, and third-party audit requirements.
• Act as the primary point of coordination across COC plants, sourcing teams, and business stakeholders for responsible sourcing and supplier management expectations, ensuring RBA-related requirements are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Lead the COC Supplier Diversity Program, including integration of diverse supplier considerations into sourcing processes, support for reporting and governance, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with corporate supplier diversity strategy.
• Support broader COC supplier sustainability programs in partnership with corporate teams, including Scope 3 supplier engagement, supplier sustainability assessments and certifications, and Environmental Product Compliance activities.
• Partner closely with the GSM Sustainability team to support and, where appropriate, lead global program activities. Potential areas of global leadership or support may include Supplier Diversity program expansion, RBA audit preparation expansion across other business units, and support for sustainability and Environmental Product Compliance (EPC) programs.
• Help align supplier-facing requests across responsible sourcing, sustainability, diversity, and compliance programs so that asks of COC suppliers are coordinated, clear, and efficient.
• Develop and maintain reporting, communications, governance tools, and internal training materials to support visibility, compliance, and execution across COC supplier programs.
• Partner across COC and with corporate teams to embed supplier sustainability, responsible sourcing, and supplier diversity expectations into sourcing, supplier qualification, and supplier management processes, while driving continuous improvement across these programs.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business, sustainability, engineering, environmental studies, or related field

Tools

SAP

Source-to-Pay systems

Procure-to-Pay processes

Job description

Lead, COC Supplier Sustainability & Diversity

Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

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.

The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation. GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

Role Purpose

The Supplier Sustainability & Diversity Manager is responsible for leading and advancing supplier sustainability, responsible sourcing, and supplier diversity initiatives for Corning Optical Communications (COC). This role serves as the COC lead for Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) supply management and the COC lead for supplier diversity, while also supporting broader supplier sustainability programs in partnership with corporate teams, including Scope 3 supplier engagement, supplier assessments and certifications, and Environmental Product Compliance (EPC) initiatives. A key aspect of this role is ensuring that requests and expectations for COC suppliers are coordinated, practical, and aligned across programs whenever possible. This position works closely with COC sourcing, procurement, plant teams, business stakeholders, and corporate functions to strengthen supplier performance, improve compliance, and support strategic business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead (COC) Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) supply management program, including assessment of gaps, development and tracking of corrective actions, support for audit readiness, and coordination of activities needed to complete customer, internal, and third-party audit requirements.
• Act as the primary point of coordination across COC plants, sourcing teams, and business stakeholders for responsible sourcing and supplier management expectations, ensuring RBA-related requirements are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Lead the COC Supplier Diversity Program, including integration of diverse supplier considerations into sourcing processes, support for reporting and governance, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with corporate supplier diversity strategy.
• Support broader COC supplier sustainability programs in partnership with corporate teams, including Scope 3 supplier engagement, supplier sustainability assessments and certifications, and Environmental Product Compliance activities.
• Partner closely with the GSM Sustainability team to support and, where appropriate, lead global program activities. Potential areas of global leadership or support may include Supplier Diversity program expansion, RBA audit preparation expansion across other business units, and support for sustainability and Environmental Product Compliance (EPC) programs.
• Help align supplier-facing requests across responsible sourcing, sustainability, diversity, and compliance programs so that asks of COC suppliers are coordinated, clear, and efficient.
• Develop and maintain reporting, communications, governance tools, and internal training materials to support visibility, compliance, and execution across COC supplier programs.
• Partner across COC and with corporate teams to embed supplier sustainability, responsible sourcing, and supplier diversity expectations into sourcing, supplier qualification, and supplier management processes, while driving continuous improvement across these programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; degree in supply chain, business, sustainability, engineering, environmental studies, or related field preferred.
• Experience in supplier sustainability, responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, supplier engagement, or supply chain compliance programs.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn supplier, audit, sustainability, and sourcing data into actionable insights and decision-ready reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing RBA audit activities from a supply chain perspective, including audit readiness, stakeholder coordination, corrective action plans, evidence collection, and follow-up across sourcing, procurement, plant, and supplier teams.
• Experience supporting supplier diversity strategy, outreach, qualification, reporting, governance, and integration into sourcing processes.
• Experience with responsible sourcing and supplier sustainability programs, including supplier assessments, certifications, corrective actions, and performance improvement.
• Working knowledge of the RBA Code of Conduct and ability to translate requirements into practical supplier expectations, communications, and management processes.
• Familiarity with Procure-to-Pay, Source-to-Pay, Category Management, SAP, supplier data systems, and sourcing processes preferred.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$88,381.00-$121,524.00 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.

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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• 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.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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 [e-mail] .