Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Professional Services - Corning Incorporated : Job Details

Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Professional Services

**Date:** Oct 26, 2024

**Location:** Corning, NY, US, 14831

**Company:** Corning

Requisition Number: 65096

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 were 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.

**Role Purpose:**

This role has leadership and strategic responsibility within GSMs Professional Services sourcing organization. The overall objective of this role is to insure that Corning obtains the maximum value (price, quality, service) of services procured in the Professional Services space. This role is a key owner of setting functional activities and strategies to support industry and supplier research supplier selection process including the establishment of category councils, supplier performance management, negotiation, and management of Professional Services contracts.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Drive the global supply management strategy for supplier spend exceeding $290M annually.

+ Responsible for leading global cross-functional teams in support of BU/Category Management strategies and initiatives.

+ Provide strategic direction for the sourcing strategy to the Category Management team to enhance the product and market knowledge as it relates to market conditions.

+ Drive efforts to achieve total cost solutions for the end to end supply chain.

+ Responsible for all elements of category management, including: strategic understanding of the supply market place, pricing and term negotiations, preparation and analysis of Global/Regional bid proposals/packages, supplier selection, negotiation and communication with users across functions

+ Build a high performance team; hire and retain the right talent in the right roles; sets goals, delegates work, hold reports accountable

+ Implement value driven programs that achieve internal savings targets and deliver enterprise wide process improvement. Continually address and resolve organizational barriers with agile decision making and outstanding communication of risk versus reward. Provide thought leadership and the ability to execute on global and regional programs.

**Required Experience** : 7 15 years in a global manufacturing environment. Experience leading cross functional teams in a matrixed organizational structure.

**Required Education:** Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or equivalent degree required, MBA preferred or equivalent work experience

**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. 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.

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