• Lead, CLS Procurement

    Corning Incorporated (Corning, NY)


    Lead, CLS Procurement

    **Date:** May 23, 2025

    **Location:** Corning, NY, US, 14831

    **Company:** Corning

     

    Requisition Number: 68567

     

    The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 

     

    Join us.​ 

     

    Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​

     

    How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​

     

    •At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​

    •Come break through with us.

     

    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.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + 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.

    + Leads sourcing activities on assigned projects

    Experiences & Education Required:

    + Bachelors Degree. (Engineering or technical discipline preferred)

    + Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, engineering, supply management, or procurement.

    + Experience as a Plant Buyer or other operational role or Corporate Buyer.

    + Contract Writing/Management

    + Negotiation

    + GSM Strategies and Plans

    + Supplier Relationship Management

    + Total Cost of Ownership

    Desired:

    + Experience purchasing Sterilization services

    + Experience purchasing Capital equipment and maintenance services.

    + Experience across multiple businesses, divisions, regions and/or technologies.

    + Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience.

    + Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross functional team.

    + Experience managing sourcing responsibilities on new product offerings

    + Experience with contract manufacturing

     

    This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

     

    The range for this position is $81,033.00 - $111,421.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

     

    A job that shapes a life. 

     

    Corning offers you the total package. 

     

    Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

     

    + As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

    + Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

    + 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.

    + 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

     

    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.

     

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Corning