Manager, Strategic Sourcing, NA MRO

Overview

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The Global Supply Management (GSM) function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers training, tools, and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function and the corporation. GSM has leading-edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

Role Purpose This role is responsible for the development and execution of Global Supply Management (GSM) strategic sourcing strategies for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) parts, services, and waste management within the Americas region. The Manager will identify and implement cost-effective solutions, foster supplier partnerships, drive value creation, and support both Corning’s GSM goals and sustainability initiatives.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience…