Senior Specialist, CLS Procurement

Sr. Specialist, CLS Procurement

Date: Jan 31, 2025

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27712Corning, NY, US, 14831Tewksbury, MA, US, 01876

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66702

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

Supporting the Life Sciences development sourcing initiatives, managing suppliers, conducting assessments and audits ensuring supply and delivering strategic value through negotiations and contract agreements.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, report and analyze spend and saving opportunities

Contracts and negotiations with contract manufacturing suppliers

Sourcing alternative and new, competitive suppliers and lead new product implementations for CLS programs

Lead outsourcing projects in alignment with the business needs

Negotiate and manage contracts

Develop cost reduction opportunities and projects and assure business alignment

Supporting the development of category strategies by gathering and providing market insight, benchmark saving results across regions

Assure compliance to buying and payment policies

Organize assessments and audits to assure quality and processes compliance of suppliers

Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers, including performance results based on KPI's and internal feedback with a cross functional team

Own and manage supplier relationship

Travel:

Up to 25% travel

Experience/Background

Bachelor's Degree.

Digital Athlete - experienced with data analytics

Experience in manufacturing ? operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain.

Experience with GSM processes and systems.

Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is

$68,210.00 - $93,790.00

assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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 ourand celebrates you and your colleagues? contributions.

Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, 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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh