Lead, Strategic Sourcing, IT

Requisition Number: 77128 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. 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. Day to Day 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 and conduct contract review, 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. Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, IT, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of relevant experience in IT sourcing, strategic procurement, category management, or supplier management. Required Skills : Experience managing sourcing events and negotiations across one or more IT categories. Demonstrated ability to lead 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. Experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, highly matrixed environment 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. 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 .