Global Procurement & Supply Leader Job City of Corning New York USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Location: City of Corning

Corning is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space. Our people break through limitations daily, enabling breakthroughs in automotive, entertainment, healthcare, and more.

Requisition Number: 74506

Role Purpose

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for building and executing a resilient, cost‑competitive, and compliant global supply base that enables Corning’s growth and operational excellence. The leader partners closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial leadership to develop and execute integrated sourcing and supply strategies across direct and indirect materials, contract manufacturing, capital procurement, logistics, and global trade compliance.

The role owns significant global spend, leads a high‑impact procurement organization, and leverages Corning’s Global Supply Management capabilities to deliver best‑in‑class cost, quality, service, and risk performance. This role offers a clear trajectory to a Director‑level position.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute global procurement and supply strategies across direct materials, indirect spend, contract manufacturing, capital procurement, and logistics to support business growth and manufacturing strategy.
Own and manage significant global spend, delivering measurable cost reduction, cost avoidance, and total value improvement aligned with financial and operational objectives.
Lead strategic supplier and contract manufacturing relationships, ensuring best‑in‑class performance in cost, quality, delivery, yield, and innovation.
Partner with senior cross‑functional leaders (Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial) to align sourcing strategies with product, capacity, and technology roadmaps.
Identify and mitigate supply, geopolitical, and operational risks through supplier segmentation, dual sourcing, contingency planning, and supplier development.
Drive capital procurement strategy to support capacity expansion, optimize incentives, and ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery of equipment and infrastructure.
Leverage corporate Global Supply Management capabilities to maximize global scale, standardization, and enterprise value.
Ensure compliance with global buying policies, trade regulations, and governance requirements, including audit readiness and contract controls.
Lead, develop, and scale a global procurement organization, including talent development, succession planning, and organizational design.
Champion change, continuous improvement, and digital procurement practices to improve efficiency, transparency, and decision‑making across the supply base.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations.
Proven success leading global sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.
Experience leading teams in a global, matrixed organization.
Demonstrated leadership, influencing and change management skills.
Willingness to travel globally (~30%).

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (MBA or Supply Chain)
CPSM, C.P.M., APICS, Lean or Six Sigma certification
Experience establishing and managing global manufacturing supply chains.
International leadership experience, multilingual capabilities a plus.
Experience spanning multiple businesses, technologies, or divisions.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic & Organizational Agility
Global Business Acumen
Financial & Commercial Acumen
Influencing & Stakeholder Leadership
Change Leadership & Transformation
Talent Development & Succession…