Senior Manager, Capital Strategic Sourcing, Automation

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 156,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Capital Strategic Sourcing for Automation to drive enterprise-wide automation strategy and sourcing execution across all divisions.

You will partner with Engineering, Capital Projects, Manufacturing, Legal, and Finance to secure value, reduce total cost of ownership, and maintain consistent procurement practices. Lead negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and monitor market trends to inform strategic decisions and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, supply chain, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management experience.
• Ability to develop category strategies and negotiate complex contracts.
• Working knowledge of automation equipment, controls, robotics, and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead enterprise-wide automation category strategy aligned with business needs.
• Build and manage a preferred supplier base for automation equipment and services.
• Partner with divisions to aggregate demand and standardize commercial approaches.
• Lead sourcing events, negotiations, and contract development for automation spend.
• Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and total cost of ownership reductions.
• Ensure contract structures, terms, IP protections, SLAs, and risk plans are applied.
• Serve as procurement category lead for automation across Corning divisions.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and regional risks.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiations

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, supply chain, business, or a related field

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 78905

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 Senior Manager, Capital Strategic Sourcing for Automation leads enterprise-wide category strategy and sourcing execution for automation across all Corning divisions. This role develops and manages global supplier strategies for automation equipment, systems, integrators, controls, robotics, and related services while partnering with division stakeholders, Engineering, Capital Project teams, Manufacturing, Legal, and Finance. The position is responsible for driving value, reducing total cost of ownership, improving supplier performance, and enabling consistent procurement practices across Corning’s automation-related capital and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Corning’s enterprise-wide automation category strategy, aligning sourcing priorities with divisional business needs, capital plans, technology roadmaps, and productivity objectives.
• Build and manage a preferred supplier base for automation equipment, controls, robotics, systems integration, and related engineering or technical services.
• Partner with all Corning divisions to aggregate demand, standardize commercial approaches, share best practices, and ensure category strategies support global manufacturing and capital execution priorities.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, bid analysis, and contract development for automation-related spend, ensuring clear scope definition and robust commercial terms.
• Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements, and total cost of ownership reductions through disciplined category management and supplier collaboration.
• Ensure appropriate contract structures, terms, warranties, intellectual property protections, service levels, and risk mitigation plans are applied to automation sourcing activities.
• Serve as the procurement category lead for automation, facilitating timely communication among divisional leaders, engineering teams, project managers, suppliers, and functional partners.
• Monitor automation market trends, supplier capabilities, emerging technologies, regional supply risks, and capacity constraints to inform sourcing strategies and business decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, capital sourcing, or supplier management experience, preferably with automation, manufacturing technology, controls, robotics, or systems integration.
• Demonstrated ability to develop category strategies, lead complex negotiations, manage supplier relationships, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver measurable business value across multiple business units.
• Working knowledge of automation equipment, industrial controls, robotics, machine vision, systems integration, manufacturing equipment contracts, project estimating, scope development, and project execution processes.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $155,614.00 - $213,969.00 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].