Strategic IT Sourcing Leader (Hybrid)

Corning, Inc.; City of Corning (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Long-term incentives

Company-paid pension

401(k) with matching

Health benefits

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT, to lead strategic IT procurement and sourcing across the enterprise in a hybrid work model. You will partner with IT leadership to drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and process excellence in a global supplier ecosystem.

Applicants should have 5+ years of IT strategic sourcing experience, strong negotiation skills, and solid contracting knowledge.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT procurement and sourcing across the enterprise.
• Develop and execute the Global IT Sourcing strategy.
• Analyze IT category spend to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust cost-reduction opportunity pipeline.
• Understand IT vendor landscape, risks, and market trends.
• Lead negotiations with key IT vendors to maximize value and service levels.
• Own RFX processes, including e-auctions where applicable.
• Support Supplier Management with SLAs and continuous improvement.
• Address supplier performance or service delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation and synergies across environments.
• Collaborate with Digital and Procurement teams on digitization initiatives.

Skills

IT strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

IT contracting terms

Supplier relationship mgmt

Education

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

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT, to lead strategic IT procurement and sourcing across the enterprise in a hybrid work model. You will partner with IT leadership to drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and process excellence in a global supplier ecosystem.

Applicants should have 5+ years of IT strategic sourcing experience, strong negotiation skills, and solid contracting knowledge.