Lead, Strategic Sourcing, Facility

Requisition Number: 74376

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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

The Lead, Strategic Sourcing, Facility will drive strategic procurement initiatives for facility related capital projects in North America. The role focuses on managing complex construction and services contracts to ensure cost efficiency, supplier alignment, and project success, supporting Corning’s annual capital budget of $1.5-$2 billion.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically source capital services and construction.
• Manage a portfolio of capital contracts within the facility capital category.
• Facilitate contract negotiations, draft, and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Evaluate bids and proposals against project specific decision analysis criteria.
• Responsible for $100-150M of annual spend. Projects will range from Low to Medium complexity.
• Manage internal stakeholder requests and exceed customer expectations.
• Facilitate discussions between internal project teams and suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships for strategic capital suppliers.
• Negotiate lower costs for the procurement of capital construction and services.
• Deliver on Global Supply Management (GSM) strategies & initiatives.
• Interface with multiple functions across the organization including corporate finance and legal.
  
  

Travel: Travel is expected to be about 20%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and/or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in capital procurement, construction management and/or related field, preferably for projects exceeding $500,000.
  
  

Desired

• CPSM or C.P.M. Certification (preferred but not required)
• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Project Procurement Management, including planning and strategy development.
• Experience with developing Work Breakdown Structures.
• Leading Pre-bid and Post Award reviews and Decision Analysis.
• Contracts & Contract Administration: Knowledge of various contract types (firm fixed price, lump sum, GMP, turnkey, etc.).
• Experience in Contract Management, including planning, tendering, statements of work, project plans, scope, risk, procurement, quality, schedule, cost, and safety management.
• Leadership, Teamwork, Communication & Ethics: Leading Capital Projects and Program Teams, understanding business objectives, and fostering open communication and cooperation.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding different Statements of Work and Supplier Cost Structures, and the ability to analyze and interpret supplier costs.
  
  

Location:

This position can be based in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

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.

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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 accommodations@corning.com .