Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term/in$

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee recognition program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT to lead enterprise IT procurement, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization. You will partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to drive value and supply chain excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years of IT strategic sourcing experience; MBA preferred. Travel is modest, and Corning offers comprehensive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of IT strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation skills for IT products and services.
• Solid experience with IT contracting and commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for IT products and services across the enterprise.
• Support the development and execution of the Global IT Sourcing strategy.
• Analyze and manage IT category spend to identify cost savings, avoidance, and optimization opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust cost‑reduction opportunity pipeline aligned with business targets.
• Deeply understand the IT vendor landscape, including capabilities, risks, and market trends.
• Lead complex negotiations with key IT vendors to maximize value, quality, and service levels.
• Own and execute RFX processes, including conducting e‑auctions when applicable.
• Support and advocate strong Supplier Management practices, including SLAs, service quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Lead resolution of supplier performance or service delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities for supplier rationalization, system consolidation, and synergies across legacy environments.
• Partner with Digital and Procurement teams to support digitization initiatives and adoption of best‑in‑class sourcing tools and processes.
• Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies (data privacy, information protection, ethics, buying policies, and code of conduct).
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of world‑class procurement practices.

Skills

IT strategic sourcing

Negotiation

IT contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Engineering, or related discipline

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

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 Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT leads strategic procurement and sourcing activities for the IT category, supporting global IT stakeholders and enabling Corning’s technology and business objectives. The position partners closely with IT leadership and key business stakeholders to drive value through cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and process excellence across the IT supplier ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for IT products and services across the enterprise.
• Support the development and execution of the Global IT Sourcing strategy.
• Analyze and manage IT category spend to identify cost savings, avoidance, and optimization opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust cost‑reduction opportunity pipeline aligned with business targets.
• Deeply understand the IT vendor landscape, including capabilities, risks, and market trends.
• Lead complex negotiations with key IT vendors to maximize value, quality, and service levels.
• Own and execute RFX processes, including conducting e‑auctions when applicable.
• Support and advocate strong Supplier Management practices, including SLAs, service quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Lead resolution of supplier performance or service delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities for supplier rationalization, system consolidation, and synergies across legacy environments.
• Partner with Digital and Procurement teams to support digitization initiatives and adoption of best‑in‑class sourcing tools and processes.
• Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies (data privacy, information protection, ethics, buying policies, and code of conduct).
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of world‑class procurement practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of IT strategic sourcing experience
• Strong negotiation skills for IT products and services
• Solid experience with IT contracting and commercial terms

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting multiple businesses, technologies, or global regions.
• Experience in a large, matrixed organization
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Travel

• Travel: Less than 5%, minimal domestic travel only

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $129,903.00 - $178,617.00 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].