Corning Incorporated · 9 hours ago
Manager, Strategic Sourcing, NA MRO
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $179K/yr
7+ years expCorning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. The Manager, Strategic Sourcing, NA MRO is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies for Maintenance, Repair & Operations parts and services within the Americas region, focusing on cost-effective solutions and supplier partnerships.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead Development & Execution of Sourcing Strategies: Develop, communicate, and execute comprehensive strategic sourcing strategies for MRO parts, services, and waste management, ensuring alignment with Corning’s business objectives, manufacturing operations, and sustainability goals
Regional Strategy & Supplier Management: Develop regional MRO & waste management strategies, select MRO distributors and waste services providers, and manage top-level relationships and negotiations with key suppliers
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration: Interface with Global MRO leaders, Operating Unit (OU) buying groups, and indirect spend leads to drive integration and coordination of strategies across business units and regions
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals (Strategic Sourcing Managers, Tactical Coordinators), ensuring high performance, professional development, and achievement of strategic objectives
Contract Management: Oversee end-to-end contract management processes—drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and ensuring compliance to mitigate risk and optimize value across MRO and waste services categories
Savings & Performance Management: Lead the development, tracking, and achievement of annual savings portfolios, driving process efficiencies and cost savings while supporting inventory reduction and operational excellence
Project Support: Lead implementation of global sourcing projects, key strategic initiatives, and support new site expansions, coordinating supplier relationships and project resources across regions
Continuous Improvement: Champion initiatives aimed at supplier consolidation, process simplification, cost reduction, waste diversion, sustainability improvement and inventory reduction; facilitate sharing of best practices and innovation across NA locations
Stakeholder Engagement: Drive alignment and facilitate decision-making among stakeholders at all organizational levels, advocating for GSM policies, appropriate buying channels, and procurement tool adoption
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related functions demonstrating a track record of results
At least 4+ years of leadership experience, including direct management of people and participation in strategic or transformational initiatives
Proven negotiation expertise, especially for complex, multi-site agreements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated influence across cross-functional and matrixed teams
Experience with contract management and supplier relationship management
Preferred
Experience in project management, or engineering related to procurement/supply chain initiatives
MRO category management experience (parts, services, waste)
Experience across multiple businesses, divisions, and/or technologies; exposure to global manufacturing and business operations
Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt certification
Strong analytical and should-cost analysis skills for supplier negotiations and value creation
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and scalability in procurement
Benefits
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.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Company
Corning Incorporated
Corning is a manufacturer of glass, ceramics, and related materials.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabrielle Bailey
CEO & Executive Communications
Steve Warneke
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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