Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager

** Date:
** Aug 12, 2026

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* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 77098

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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:

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* Leads the development and execution of Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategic Sourcing strategies, policies, tactics and objectives for assigned complex global commodities that align and are linked with the business units, commercial, supply chain and manufacturing strategies.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* - Develops and/or assists with Strategic Sourcing plans and objectives (short & long term) based on forecasts of future demand and taking into account economic and currency trends and conditions that affect GSM, the business, and the global commodity sourced.

- Works with the Business, GSSM, and Buyers on assigned global commodities to prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions.

- 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.

- Leads the development and communication of global supply intelligence for assigned commodities.

- Owns the Supplier Relationship Management process for the assigned commodities.

- 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.

- Develop and execute commodity/category strategies that balance cost, quality, supply assurance, risk mitigation, innovation, and sustainability objectives.

- Lead supplier risk management activities, including financial health assessments, capacity reviews, business continuity planning, and second-source development.

- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to align sourcing strategies with business growth and operational objectives.

** Experiences/Education
- Required:

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* - Bachelor's Degree

- 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement roles

- Demonstrated decision making, influencing, negotiation, and conflict management/problem solving skills and ability to drive results through others (inside the function and outside the function)

- Contracting (negotiation, writing, and management)

- Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail

- Strategic thinker

- Ability to multitask, manage many changing priorities and be flexible

- Ability to look at the data and situation and make an informed decision using best judgment

- Ability to lead a team decision process

- Knowledge of supplier quality management, supplier audits, and continuous improvement methodologies.

- Ability to manage sourcing strategies in technically complex or highly regulated supply markets.

** Desired &

Soft Skills:

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* - Lean/Six Sigma/Performance Excellence training and project experience

- CPSM / APICS certification

- Project Management skills

- Acts with integrity and authenticity

- Results oriented, self-motivated

- Effective team player

- Strong Customer Focus

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