IT Sourcing Specialist

Requisition Number: 75315 The company built on breakthroughs. ​ Join us.​ 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. ​ How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ ​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​ ​Come break through with us. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. Role Purpose The IT GSM Sourcing Contractor is an experienced sourcing professional responsible for independently leading sourcing initiatives across IT categories and driving commercial value through supplier negotiations, contract support, and stakeholder partnership. This role will manage sourcing projects end-to-end, develop sourcing strategies, evaluate supplier options, and deliver cost, service, and risk outcomes aligned with business objectives. The contractor is expected to work with minimal supervision and influence stakeholders across business, technology, finance, legal, and supplier organizations. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for IT spend categories, including software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, infrastructure, telecom, cybersecurity, and professional services. Partner with business, technology, and finance stakeholders to define requirements, sourcing approaches, demand plans, and commercial strategies. Develop and execute RFx processes, supplier negotiations, commercial assessments, and award recommendations. Conduct spend analysis, market research, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership evaluations to identify cost optimization opportunities. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, renewals, and contractual protections in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders. Manage supplier selection, supplier performance discussions, and sourcing governance throughout the procurement lifecycle. Drive contract review support, including redline coordination, risk identification, business terms alignment, and negotiation tracking. Ensure sourcing projects are completed on time and in compliance with procurement policy, risk controls, and audit requirements. Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships across global and regional teams. Deliver regular reporting on savings, sourcing pipeline, contract renewals, supplier risks, and project status. Experiences/Education - Required Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, IT, Engineering, or related field. 2-5+ years of relevant experience in IT sourcing, strategic procurement, category management, or supplier management. Experience managing sourcing events and negotiations across one or more IT categories. Demonstrated ability to participate in commercial discussions and drive measurable cost savings or value creation. Experience with IT contracts, licensing models, SaaS/cloud commercial structures, SLAs, and supplier governance. Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills. Ability to work independently in a matrixed, fast-paced, and globally distributed environment. Temporary 6 month contract Experiences/Education - Desired Familiarity with procurement or ERP tools such as Ariba, Peoplesoft, PowerBI or similar. Experience supporting global sourcing programs or multinational stakeholder groups. Knowledge of supplier risk management, information security requirements, data privacy clauses, and third-party governance. Exposure to software licensing, cloud consumption models, telecom agreements, and managed services contracting. A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. 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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals. Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at .