Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, IT

About the role

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing — IT leads Corning's IT sourcing strategy at the intersection of business, technology, and supplier partnership. This role sets category strategy across all Digital & Information Technology (D&IT) spend, including software, hardware, telecom, and managed services. The role also drives innovation, cost efficiency, and value creation alongside IT and business leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT sourcing strategy across software, hardware, telecom, and managed services, aligning procurement to business objectives, market trends, and cost/value goals.
• Lead and develop a global team of procurement professionals (NAM, APAC, and LATAM), providing mentorship and clear performance expectations to drive results.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management, drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and managing renewal cycles to mitigate risk and capture value.
• Build and own supplier relationships and SLAs, focusing on service delivery, quality, reliability, and responsiveness; resolve service issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Achieve KPIs across cost, cash, supply, and service, while ensuring compliance with corporate policies (data privacy, information protection, ethics, buying policy, code of conduct).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or technical field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience with a proven track record of results
• Deep knowledge of IT software, hardware, and services procurement (SAP, Ariba, PeopleSoft preferred)
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing procurement teams
• Strong negotiation and contracting expertise — particularly in complex IT agreements
• Experience leading in matrixed, cross-functional environments
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder influence skills

Desired Qualifications

• Project management experience focused on procurement or supply chain initiatives
• Global, multi-national business experience
• Supplier Relationship Management experience
• Procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, ISM)
• Experience driving procurement transformation or category innovation

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• Fixed contributions to a 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan
• Health and well-being benefits including 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)
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues

Pay

The range for this position is $155,614.00 - $213,969.00 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.

Schedule

This position can be based in Charlotte, NC or Corning, NY (HQ) - (HYBRID opportunities based on business needs).