Develop and execute GSM sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spend categories supporting plant operations and business needs.
Lead commercial activities including supplier selection, RFQ/RFP, price negotiation, decision analysis, contract negotiation, and cost reduction initiatives. Manage indirect sourcing categories such as labor outsourcing, MRO, facilities, logistics, services, utilities, office and site-related spend, as applicable. Drive supplier performance in the areas of cost, quality, service, responsiveness, compliance, and continuity of support. Partner with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, facilities, EHS, HR, finance, and legal to support plant requirements and business priorities. Identify and mitigate sourcing risks, including supplier dependency, service gaps, inflation pressure, compliance concerns, and business continuity risks. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with Corning GSM objectives, policies, and governance requirements. Monitor market intelligence and supplier trends for assigned categories, including cost drivers, labor market conditions, and service capacity. Ensure sourcing decisions and supplier management activities are aligned with business priorities, plant operational requirements, and GSM governance. Support working capital and cash improvement initiatives, including payment term extension and contract optimization where appropriate.