Requisition Number: 78167
Role Purpose:Lead the development and execution of Global Supply Management (GSM) strategic sourcing strategies, policies, tactics, and objectives for assigned complex global commodities. Drive supply assurance, cost competitiveness, quality, innovation, sustainability, and risk mitigation initiatives while aligning sourcing strategies with business unit, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the Fairport Strategic Sourcing team and support achievement of business objectives.
- Effectively leads and develops a team to achieve business objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery, risk, innovation, and sustainability.
- Lead supplier selection, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to improve performance, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Drive supplier risk management activities, including capacity assessments, business continuity planning, and second-source development.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support business growth and operational requirements.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, supplier development efforts, and continuous improvement activities.
- Ensure compliance with Global Buying Policies, contracting standards, and GSM governance requirements.
- Develop and communicate market intelligence and supply chain insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Own the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process for assigned commodities and strategic suppliers.
Performance Metrics:- Contribution Metrics
- Strategic Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance
- Critical Supplier Quality and Delivery Performance
- Shared Objectives Achievement (%)
- Global Objectives Performance
- Strategic/Critical Supplier Management Effectiveness
- Percentage of Spend Under Contract/Management
- Supply Risk Mitigation and Continuity Metrics
- Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement Results
Competencies:- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Contract Management
- Business Acumen & Strategic Agility
- Leadership & Influencing
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Communication & Collaboration
Education & Experience:Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations.
- Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contracting, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing.
- Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive business results.
- Experience managing complex sourcing initiatives in technical manufacturing environments.
Preferred:
- Industry experience in optics, photonics, or precision-engineered products, including familiarity with optical manufacturing processes, technical suppliers, and complex engineered supply chains.
- Experience sourcing technical commodities or complex engineered products.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Experience across multiple businesses, technologies, or global manufacturing environments.
- Experience working within matrix organizations and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of supplier quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or Performance Excellence training.
- CPSM, APICS, PMP, or similar professional certification.
Travel Requirements:- 5-10% Domestic and International Travel
Work Schedule:Full-time, 40 hours per week
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $131,938.00 - $181,415.00 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.
