Senior SAP Procurement Architect: Drive Global IT Solutions

Corning Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 129,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Company-funded pension plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Sr. Solution Architect for Procurement Systems to lead the transformation of our procurement technology landscape. You will map IT capabilities, set technical roadmaps, and align with Enterprise Architecture and Service Owners through vendor engagement and market analysis.

You’ll direct a team of SAP experts and external partners to deliver solutions, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in procurement across Corning’s global business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT supply chain and procurement systems.
• Over 5 years of practical experience with SAP procurement modules: SAP MM, SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass.
• Proven track record in architectural design of procurement ecosystems beyond SAP products.
• Experience managing delivery and support teams within IT SAP environments.

Responsibilities

• Strategically align long-term procurement system initiatives with the broader IT procurement landscape.
• Advise business procurement teams on advanced procurement capabilities within and beyond SAP (e.g., Intake, Supplier Data Management).
• Lead a team of IT procurement experts to design, enhance, and support procurement solutions to Corning and industry standards.
• Maintain a roadmap for procurement systems ensuring scalability, efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
• Identify opportunities for enhancement in procurement technologies and processes, incl. process mining with SAP Signavio.
• Coordinate IT PMO planning for transition of end-of-life systems with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with Service/Product Owners and Engagement Managers as a technical liaison with vendors.
• Advocate innovative technologies and consolidate opportunities across procurement teams.
• Provide technical leadership for procurement systems and integration with supply chain IT processes.
• Serve as SME for procurement processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/SCM

Tools

SAP MM

SAP Ariba

SAP Fieldglass

BTP extension technologies

Cloud ALM

Job description

Corning is seeking a Sr. Solution Architect for Procurement Systems to lead the transformation of our procurement technology landscape. You will map IT capabilities, set technical roadmaps, and align with Enterprise Architecture and Service Owners through vendor engagement and market analysis.

You’ll direct a team of SAP experts and external partners to deliver solutions, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in procurement across Corning’s global business.