Corning Incorporated
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Capital Projects
Corning Incorporated, Corning, New York, United States
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Capital Projects
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Strategic Sourcing Manager, Capital Projects
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Corning Incorporated .
Requisition Number: 71579
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. We empower a diverse workforce with opportunities ranging from connecting the unconnected to driving the future of automobiles, transforming at-home entertainment, and ensuring the delivery of lifesaving medicines.
Role Purpose The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Capital Projects is responsible for leading sourcing strategies and vendor engagements for capital equipment, infrastructure, and technology investments across the enterprise. This role ensures alignment with project timelines, technical specifications, and financial targets while driving value through competitive sourcing, vendor performance management, and cross‑category collaboration.
Capital Project Procurement
Lead end‑to‑end sourcing for capital equipment and services including furnaces, forming systems, automation, utilities, and facility upgrades.
Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to define technical specifications and procurement scopes.
Manage RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), vendor selection, bid evaluations, quote reviews, and decision analysis process for award.
Negotiate contracts, delivery schedules, warranties, performance guarantees, aligning vendor performance to internal customer requirements.
Strategic Sourcing & Category Alignment
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support long‑term capital planning and manufacturing growth.
Align capital sourcing with indirect categories such as MRO, construction services, and technical consulting as required per project.
Identify cost‑saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, value engineering, spend or volume aggregation and competitive benchmarking.
Maintain awareness of market trends, vendor capabilities, and emerging technologies.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Business Engineering & Design, Business & Corporate Finance, Business & Corporate Legal, and Compliance to ensure proper governance, budget alignment, and risk mitigation.
Support investment approval processes with Appropriation Requests updates with sourcing insights, approach, cost models, and risk assessments.
Coordinate with global category leads to leverage enterprise‑wide spending and vendor relationships.
Contract & Commercial Oversight
Draft and manage agreements to include Purchase Contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), payment terms, and acceptance agreements (e.g., FAT/SAT).
Ensure clarity in deliverables, timelines, and accountability mechanisms.
Lead vendor onboarding and ensure readiness for execution and compliance.
Manage relevant invoices or supply & demand vendor issues as they arise.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Align with key project stakeholders and gain agreement scope of support to build project deliverables and sourcing expectations.
Develop, maintain and execute key project sourcing objectives and, in some cases, implement Service Level Agreements detailing actions and support to be provided to the project.
Review project scope and identify cost, quality, or schedule initiatives that could be applied to the project; develop and review with the project team a concise list of potential initiatives.
Develop repeatable analytic skills and procurement expertise leveraging each project engagement.
Negotiate for optimal cost & schedule and develop key go‑to strategies that achieve a sustainable relationship with vendors.
Research and anticipate shifts as markets change to leverage negotiating tools and tactics with associated vendors.
Align with Category Leads to manage key vendor performance criteria where applicable to ensure uninterrupted supply and performance management.
Review the closure of each project to ensure learnings are optimized for application to the next project to attain maximum efficiency and learning.
Develop and cultivate effective relationships with Category Leads, key vendors, and key internal network of design, engineering, and project resources.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree – Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
5+ years of demonstrated strategic sourcing or procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment that included capital sourcing.
Very strong negotiation skillset.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions based on data.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, PeopleSoft, etc.) and sourcing platforms.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Desired Experiences
Familiarity with capital project lifecycles and manufacturing operations.
Experience sourcing custom‑built, high level of intellectual property focus build‑to‑print equipment and/or design‑build equipment and engineering services.
Knowledge of global sourcing practices and vendor development.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Salary range: $80,738.00 – $111,015.00 (full‑time).
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
Company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career; matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan can reach 7%–12% of your pay.
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.
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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Strategic Sourcing Manager, Capital Projects
role at
Corning Incorporated .
Requisition Number: 71579
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. We empower a diverse workforce with opportunities ranging from connecting the unconnected to driving the future of automobiles, transforming at-home entertainment, and ensuring the delivery of lifesaving medicines.
Role Purpose The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Capital Projects is responsible for leading sourcing strategies and vendor engagements for capital equipment, infrastructure, and technology investments across the enterprise. This role ensures alignment with project timelines, technical specifications, and financial targets while driving value through competitive sourcing, vendor performance management, and cross‑category collaboration.
Capital Project Procurement
Lead end‑to‑end sourcing for capital equipment and services including furnaces, forming systems, automation, utilities, and facility upgrades.
Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to define technical specifications and procurement scopes.
Manage RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), vendor selection, bid evaluations, quote reviews, and decision analysis process for award.
Negotiate contracts, delivery schedules, warranties, performance guarantees, aligning vendor performance to internal customer requirements.
Strategic Sourcing & Category Alignment
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support long‑term capital planning and manufacturing growth.
Align capital sourcing with indirect categories such as MRO, construction services, and technical consulting as required per project.
Identify cost‑saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, value engineering, spend or volume aggregation and competitive benchmarking.
Maintain awareness of market trends, vendor capabilities, and emerging technologies.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Business Engineering & Design, Business & Corporate Finance, Business & Corporate Legal, and Compliance to ensure proper governance, budget alignment, and risk mitigation.
Support investment approval processes with Appropriation Requests updates with sourcing insights, approach, cost models, and risk assessments.
Coordinate with global category leads to leverage enterprise‑wide spending and vendor relationships.
Contract & Commercial Oversight
Draft and manage agreements to include Purchase Contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), payment terms, and acceptance agreements (e.g., FAT/SAT).
Ensure clarity in deliverables, timelines, and accountability mechanisms.
Lead vendor onboarding and ensure readiness for execution and compliance.
Manage relevant invoices or supply & demand vendor issues as they arise.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Align with key project stakeholders and gain agreement scope of support to build project deliverables and sourcing expectations.
Develop, maintain and execute key project sourcing objectives and, in some cases, implement Service Level Agreements detailing actions and support to be provided to the project.
Review project scope and identify cost, quality, or schedule initiatives that could be applied to the project; develop and review with the project team a concise list of potential initiatives.
Develop repeatable analytic skills and procurement expertise leveraging each project engagement.
Negotiate for optimal cost & schedule and develop key go‑to strategies that achieve a sustainable relationship with vendors.
Research and anticipate shifts as markets change to leverage negotiating tools and tactics with associated vendors.
Align with Category Leads to manage key vendor performance criteria where applicable to ensure uninterrupted supply and performance management.
Review the closure of each project to ensure learnings are optimized for application to the next project to attain maximum efficiency and learning.
Develop and cultivate effective relationships with Category Leads, key vendors, and key internal network of design, engineering, and project resources.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree – Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
5+ years of demonstrated strategic sourcing or procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment that included capital sourcing.
Very strong negotiation skillset.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions based on data.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, PeopleSoft, etc.) and sourcing platforms.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Desired Experiences
Familiarity with capital project lifecycles and manufacturing operations.
Experience sourcing custom‑built, high level of intellectual property focus build‑to‑print equipment and/or design‑build equipment and engineering services.
Knowledge of global sourcing practices and vendor development.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Salary range: $80,738.00 – $111,015.00 (full‑time).
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
Company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career; matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan can reach 7%–12% of your pay.
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.
Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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