Manager, OCS Strategic Sourcing
Corning
•Hybrid
About The Position
Join Corning as a Manager in Strategic Sourcing, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our global outsourcing strategy and driving significant cost savings. In this dynamic position, you'll lead efforts to discover and develop external manufacturing partnerships, enhancing our supply chain capabilities and contributing to revenue growth. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on a global scale while working with cutting-edge technologies and innovative teams across diverse regions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or relevant field.
- 5+ years of experience in supply management, procurement, or related fields.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or engineering degree is an advantage
- Demonstrated experience in global manufacturing and business environments.
- Proven negotiation skills with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes.
- Experience working in matrix environments or cross-functional teams.
- Language proficiency in two or more languages.
Responsibilities
- Create and execute strategic outsourcing objectives to meet future demand, considering economic, raw material, and currency trends.
- Lead discovery and management of external manufacturing metal suppliers to support Corning’s business units globally.
- Drive cross-functional teams to provide leadership, supporting key projects from strategic reviews and opportunity assessments.
- Evaluate global manufacturing needs, identifying external manufacturing opportunities within Corning’s value chains.
- Scout suppliers and manage competitive bids, quotations, negotiations, and proposals.
- Own the Supplier Relationship Management process for manufacturers, developing and reviewing capacities, capabilities and performance criteria.
- Lead negotiations with major suppliers to optimize value.
- Develop and communicate global supply intelligence for assigned commodities, ensuring strategic alignment.
- Oversee Performance Scorecards and Service Level Agreements.
- Provide coaching and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Develop, maintain, and execute Shared Objectives and Service Level Agreements.
- Advocate for the Global Buying Policy, ensuring compliance across operations.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
- Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness programs
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
