Requisition Number: 75038
OverviewLead Corning's IT sourcing strategy at the intersection of business, technology, and supplier partnership. As Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing IT, you'll set category strategy across all Digital & Information Technology (D&IT) spend software, hardware, telecom, and managed services and drive innovation, cost efficiency, and value creation alongside IT and business leadership.
This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced procurement professional who thrives in matrixed environments, brings deep IT category expertise, and is energized by transforming how procurement gets done.
Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities- Develop and execute IT sourcing strategy across software, hardware, telecom, and managed services - aligning procurement to business objectives, market trends, and cost/value goals.
- Lead and develop a global team of procurement professionals (NAM, APAC, and LATAM), providing mentorship and clear performance expectations to drive results.
- Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management - drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and managing renewal cycles to mitigate risk and capture value.
- Build and own supplier relationships and SLAs, focusing on service delivery, quality, reliability, and responsiveness; resolve service issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Achieve KPIs across cost, cash, supply, and service, while ensuring compliance with corporate policies (data privacy, information protection, ethics, buying policy, code of conduct).
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or technical field (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience with a proven track record of results
- Deep knowledge of IT software, hardware, and services procurement (SAP, Ariba, PeopleSoft preferred)
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing procurement teams
- Strong negotiation and contracting expertise - particularly in complex IT agreements
- Experience leading in matrixed, cross-functional environments
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder influence skills
Desired Qualifications- Project management experience focused on procurement or supply chain initiatives
- Global, multi-national business experience
- Supplier Relationship Management experience
- Procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, ISM)
- Experience driving procurement transformation or category innovation
Location- This position can be based in Charlotte, NC or Corning, NY (HQ) - (HYBRID)
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.
