Strategic Sourcing Manager

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses & long-term incentives

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance & disability coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a strategic Senior Global Sourcing professional to lead GSM initiatives across assigned global commodities. You will align procurement strategies with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial goals to optimize cost, quality, and supply security.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier risk management, and relationship-building skills, with experience in complex, regulated supply markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in Engineering, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement roles.
• Strong decision making, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Contracting (negotiation, writing, management) experience.
• Analytical, strategic thinker with ability to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes Strategic Sourcing plans aligned with business objectives.
• Solicits bids and proposals with clear specifications and terms.
• Leads negotiations with major suppliers to obtain maximum value.
• Maintains supplier relationships and develops risk management and continuity plans.
• Aligns sourcing strategies with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

Skills

Decision making

Negotiation

Contracting

Analytical abilities

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Sourcing strategies

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CPSM certification

APICS certification

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: 77098

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

Leads the development and execution of Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategic Sourcing strategies, policies, tactics and objectives for assigned complex global commodities that align and are linked with the business units, commercial, supply chain and manufacturing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and/or assists with Strategic Sourcing plans and objectives (short & long term) based on forecasts of future demand and taking into account economic and currency trends and conditions that affect GSM, the business, and the global commodity sourced.
• Works with the Business, GSSM, and Buyers on assigned global commodities to prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions.
• Develops and reviews specifications, statements of work, performance terms and accept/reject criteria.
• Conducts negotiations with potential and/or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value.
• Leads the development and communication of global supply intelligence for assigned commodities.
• Owns the Supplier Relationship Management process for the assigned commodities.
• Develops and cultivates effective relationships with suppliers.
• Develop, maintain and execute Shared Objectives and Service Level Agreements.
• Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.
• Develop and execute commodity/category strategies that balance cost, quality, supply assurance, risk mitigation, innovation, and sustainability objectives.
• Lead supplier risk management activities, including financial health assessments, capacity reviews, business continuity planning, and second-source development.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to align sourcing strategies with business growth and operational objectives.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement roles
• Demonstrated decision making, influencing, negotiation, and conflict management/problem solving skills and ability to drive results through others (inside the function and outside the function)
• Contracting (negotiation, writing, and management)
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to multitask, manage many changing priorities and be flexible
• Ability to look at the data and situation and make an informed decision using best judgment
• Ability to lead a team decision process
• Knowledge of supplier quality management, supplier audits, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage sourcing strategies in technically complex or highly regulated supply markets.

Desired & Soft Skills

• Lean/Six Sigma/Performance Excellence training and project experience
• CPSM / APICS certification
• Project Management skills
• Acts with integrity and authenticity
• Results oriented, self-motivated
• Effective team player
• Strong Customer Focus
• Interpersonal Skills – Able to interact with others in a team environment. Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated Drive and Commitment
• Confident and Adaptable
• Values Diversity in People and Ideas

Travel Requirements

5-10% Domestic and International

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40 hours per week

This position does not support immigration sponsorship

The range for this position is $98,891.00 - $135,976.00 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] .