Lead, Strategic Sourcing, Facilities

Corning•Charlotte, NC

3d•$80,738 - $111,015•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role, 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.

Requirements

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
Travel is expected to be about 20%

Nice To Haves

CPSM or C.P.M. Certification
Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Project Procurement Management, including planning and strategy development
Experience with developing Work Breakdown Structures
Leading Pre-bid and Post Award reviews and Decision Analysis
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
Leading Capital Projects and Program Teams, understanding business objectives, and fostering open communication and cooperation
Understanding different Statements of Work and Supplier Cost Structures, and the ability to analyze and interpret supplier costs

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.