Lead, CET Strategic Sourcing

Date: Mar 17, 2025

Location: Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 67679

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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.

Scope of Position:

• Negotiate and write contracts, NDAs, RFPs and RFQs

• Develop and execute plans to deliver multi-sourcing and cost reduction

• Supplier Relationship Management responsibilities for assigned suppliers

• Issue resolution as elevated / needed

• Become a Subject Matter Expert for applicable raw materials

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Raw Material strategies for cost reduction, supply assurance, IP protection, riskmitigation and technical advantage for assigned materials, including cost modeling.

• Identify, lead and communicate cost reduction opportunities working with technical and engineeringcommunities both in supply and material selection to reduce costs through supplier, material andutilization efforts.

• Challenges specifications, materials and processes

• Works with the Business and Global Strategic Sourcing Managers on assigned raw materials to prepareand solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms andconditions.

• 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 in totalcost of ownership (TCO).

• Leads the development and communication of global supply intelligence for assigned materials. (i.e.market intelligence, should cost modeling, low cost sourcing activities, consortiums, etc.)

• Owns the Supplier Relationship Management process for the assigned materials.

• 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.

• Communicates with team members globally

• Understands and considers/implements end to end supply chain management in all decisions related tothe materials.

• Monitors and reports both positive and negative purchasing savings both in net price change, value addand cost avoidance

Travel Requirements:

• 20% travel commitment, this could include travel to Europe and Asia along with the necessary domestic travel

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• 40+ hours as job requires

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. BS in Engineering or Technical field highly desired.

Required Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Engaging and capable of building strong internal customer, internal procurement and external supplier relationships

• Customer focused

• Self-motivated, takes initiative, can think on your feet

• Ability to handle multiple projects at once, manage many changing priorities and be flexible

• Problem solving, root cause identification and follow through to permanent solutions

• Negotiations skills

• Global commodity strategy development and business alignment

• Good listening skills / Attention to details

• Strong data analysis skills

• 3+ years of experience within manufacturing environment.

Desired Skills:

• Industry knowledge - strong market, technical and procurement background sourcing raw materials

• Innovative contracting in volatile markets to assure competitive pricing methods

• Having a technical / engineering background or experience

• Prefer technical / engineering background / degree

• Prefer manufacturing experience - ideally ceramic manufacturing

• Strong data analysis

• Project Management skills

• Experience in automotive industry

• IATF Internal or Lead Auditor certified and/or VDA Certified

• Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience

• 5+ years procurement/buying experience preferably in raw materials Proven track record of cost reduction, negotiations & project management

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $80,738.00 - $111,015.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

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