Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT

About the company

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. Our Optical Communications segment provides industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry, including carrier network and enterprise network product groups.

About the role

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT leads strategic procurement and sourcing activities for the IT category, supporting global IT stakeholders and enabling Corning’s technology and business objectives. This position partners closely with IT leadership and key business stakeholders to drive value through cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and process excellence across the IT supplier ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for IT products and services across the enterprise.
• Support the development and execution of the Global IT Sourcing strategy.
• Analyze and manage IT category spend to identify cost savings, avoidance, and optimization opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust cost-reduction opportunity pipeline aligned with business targets.
• Deeply understand the IT vendor landscape, including capabilities, risks, and market trends.
• Lead complex negotiations with key IT vendors to maximize value, quality, and service levels.
• Own and execute RFX processes, including conducting e-auctions when applicable.
• Support and advocate strong Supplier Management practices, including SLAs, service quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Lead resolution of supplier performance or service delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities for supplier rationalization, system consolidation, and synergies across legacy environments.
• Partner with Digital and Procurement teams to support digitization initiatives and adoption of best-in-class sourcing tools and processes.
• Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies (data privacy, information protection, ethics, buying policies, and code of conduct).
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of world-class procurement practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of IT strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation skills for IT products and services.
• Solid experience with IT contracting and commercial terms.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting multiple businesses, technologies, or global regions.
• Strong supplier relationship management experience.
• Experience in a large, matrixed organization.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Travel: Less than 5%, minimal domestic travel only. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Pay

The range for this position is $129,903.00 - $178,617.00 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.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career, plus matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan (total contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay).
• Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, and family building support.
• Fitness programs, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.