Manager, Procurement - Capital Projects

Requisition Number: 67898

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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.

 

Corning Incorporated is currently seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Facility to join our Global Supply Management organization in Charlotte, North Carolina or Corning, New York. This position will be hybrid, 3 days onsite and 2 days offsite.

 

This role will support projects primarily in North America but at times, may also require support for global projects. Travel is expected to be less than 20%.

With an annual capital budget in the $1.5-$2B range, Corning Incorporated reinvests a significant amount of our revenue back into our businesses.

In this role you will be working closely with Plant & Division Engineers, Capital Project Managers & Teams, Facility Engineers, and Facility Managers across North America. Projects will range from greenfield to brown field ground up construction, facility expansions and renovations, process support systems and process fit up. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in capital construction procurement across multiple business units.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically source capital services and construction.
• Manage a portfolio of capital contracts within the facility capital category.
• Facilitate contract negotiations, draft, and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Evaluate bids and proposals against project specific decision analysis criteria.
• Responsible for $200-300M of annual spend. Projects will range from medium to high complexity.
• Manage internal stakeholder requests and exceed customer expectations.
• Facilitate discussions between internal project teams and suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships for strategic capital suppliers.
• Support the further development of category strategies.
• Negotiate lower costs for the procurement of capital construction and services.
• Deliver on Global Supply Management (GSM) strategies & initiatives.
• Interface with multiple functions across the organization including corporate finance and legal.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

Experience: Combined 8+ years of experience in Capital Procurement or Construction Management for projects >$10M.

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in technology, finance, or supply chain.

 

Professional Certifications:

• CPSM or C.P.M. Certification (preferred but not required)
• PMP Certification (preferred but not required)