Strategic Sourcing Team Leader

Requisition Number: 60001

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.

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Team Leader

Requisition Number: 60001

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.

Role Purpose

The Strategic Sourcing Team Leader will be responsible for managing a capital project portfolio which may include Expansion of Business (EOB), Maintenance of Business (MOB) and Development type projects. Personal and business objectives include identifying and driving capital cost reduction and capital project performance efficiency through adoption of capital project management best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology or Supply Chain
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Capital Sourcing and Contract Administration

Planning & Strategy Development

• Experience developing Strategic Sourcing Plans for large capital-intensive projects
• Thorough understanding of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model including cost of acquisition, use/administration, maintenance, transaction processing, and disposal of a given item or service.
• Experience with developing Work Breakdown Structures including the ability to sub-divide the major project deliverables obtained from the contract documents, scope of work and historical contract data into smaller more manageable work packages.

Bid & Tender Process

• Experience in developing RFP and RFQ’s for capital equipment, services, and facilities.
• Experience developing and leading Pre-bid and Post Award reviews and Decision Analysis.

Contracts & Contract Administration

• Strong understanding and experience with Contract Language, Business Law, and the Uniform Commercial Code
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of firm fixed price, lump sum, GMP, turnkey, cost plus fixed fee, time & material, unit price and shared savings contracts.

• Knowledge, experience and understanding of Facilities Engineering, Design and Construction contracts including FEED, FEL 1-2-3, EPC, EPCM, CMaR, Self-Perform, General Contractor and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

Leadership, Teamwork, Communication & Ethics

• Experience leading Capital Projects and Program Teams including developing a strong understanding of the program and how they tie to the Business Objectives.
• Ability, interest and willingness to coach and train others in the areas of Strategic Sourcing and Contract Administration Best Practices.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to communicate across the team, project, and organization.
• Understands the importance and value of open communication and sharing of information.
• Possesses the ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation among the various people and activities associated with Capital Projects.
• Ability to relate well with people who bring different perspectives to the strategic sourcing and contract administration process.
• Ability to maintain the honesty and integrity of the acquisition process.
• Adheres to the Corporate Values, Code of Conduct, and the Information Security Policy.
• Experience Facilitating Project Team Workshops including Risk, Total Cost of Ownership & Cost Reduction

Technical Knowledge

• Experience supporting projects that include construction of manufacturing facilities and industrial complexes including greenfield and brownfield construction.
• Experience and technical understanding of complex industrial manufacturing equipment, equipment integration and automation, equipment fabrication, machining, and assembly.
• Ability to understand and interpret a technical statement of work.
• Understanding of different Statements of Work- 1. Design/Detail SOW’s (Build to Print) 2. Level of Effort, Time & Materials or Unit Rate 3. Performance Based and the ability to determine the most appropriate statement of work for the specific project.
• Understanding of Supplier Cost Structures. Ability to conduct an analysis of supplier Direct Material, Direct Labor, Production Overhead, Sales, General & Administrative, Cost of Money and Profit and ability to interpret if those costs are accurate and fair.
• Responsible for monitoring the timely receipt of all contract deliverables.
• Experience with Should Cost Estimates and Analysis for complex equipment and systems.
• Experience with developing contract close out and transition plans.
• Experience with warranty administration.

Certifications

CPSM or C.P.M. Certification a plus

PMP Certification a plus

Locations: Charlotte, NC, Hicory, NC & Wilmington, NC

• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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 provi
ded 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.