Strategic Sourcing Manager - Metal Exp Required

Corning Incorporated is a diversified technology company with a rich history spanning more than 150 years. Corning concentrates efforts on high impact growth opportunities worldwide. We combine our expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of properties of light with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the flat panel display, telecommunications, environmental and life sciences markets.

 

To know more about Corning visit us at: http://www.corning.com/

 

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager - Metal Exp Required

Requisition Number: 161848

Location: Keller, TX 76248

 

Scope of Position:

This key role will develop strategic plans impacting metals, supply chain, cost reduction and quality to provide creative yet effective supply solutions with suppliers and customers.  This position is heavily involved in supplier relationship management, supplier optimization, total cost modeling, direct supplier negotiations and quality and productivity initiatives.  Scope includes but is not limited to:

- Strong market, technical and procurement background sourcing base metals, alloys, precious metals and stamped / fabricated components globally.

- Innovative contracting in volatile markets to assure competitive pricing models.

- Have a technical / engineering background, education and material application experience.

- Capable of working independently.

- Strong communication skills; can communicate across all levels of the organization globally.

- Strong data analysis skills.

- Be willing to travel 30+%.

 

Competent in Metals:

- Cold and Hot rolled steel, brass, copper, aluminum, zinc, nickel, platinum, gold, etc..

- Low cost global and regional stamping and fabricated component manufactures.

- Innovation in stamping tooling.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

- Working closely with businesses to identify new sources of supply.

- Identify lower cost opportunities working with technical and engineering communities both in

  supply and material selection to reduce costs through supplier, material and utilization efforts.

- Negotiate and write contracts, NDAs, RFPs and RFQs.

- Report monthly global market conditions and make sourcing recommendations.

 

Travel Requirements:

30% + travel commitment this will include travel to Europe and Asia along with the necessary domestic travel

 

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

Monday - Friday but also as the job requires which may exceed 40 hours a week with travel

 

Required Education:

- BS in Engineering or technical field

- MBA desirable

 

Required Skills:

1. Strong market, technical and procurement background sourcing base metals, alloys, precious metals and stamped / fabricated components globally. 

2. Global strong negotiation skills.

3. Global commodity strategy development and business alignment.

4. Thorough understanding of Global Supply, Supply Chain and Demand understanding.

5. Supply:

  - Overall Industry Capacities

  - Key Suppliers by Region (as applicable)

  - Supplier Capabilities & Capacities (as available)

  - Market news regarding capacity changes & forecasts

6. Demand

  - Overall Market Demand

  - Forces Affecting Demand

  - Market news regarding forecasts

7. Market Overview

  - Cost Drivers / and key cost driver indices e.g. LME, Mid West Metal Market, etc.

  - Pricing Trends and best practices

8. Market Risks

  - Supply Management Best Practices

  - Specification and supply base rationalization

9. Spend Aggregation

  - Index Prices and Market Applicability

 

Desired Skills:

1. Innovative contracting in volatile markets to assure competitive pricing models.

2. Must be technically degreed.

3. Have a technical / engineering background or education.

4. Strong data analysis skills.

 

Soft Skills:

1. Capable of working independently but knows when to ask questions for guidance.

2. Works effectively in teams.

3. Can communicate with all levels of the organization globally.

 

Benefits Statement:

Corning Incorporated offers a comprehensive benefits package which provides health care coverage and financial security for employees and their families. This package features a pension plan, 401k plan, employee share purchase plan and a health and welfare program, plus many other valuable benefits including dental, vision, employee assistance plan, group legal services, short and long-term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation pay, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, survivor benefits, work-life benefits and more. Corning also offers medical, dental, vision, employee assistance plan, Group Legal Services and Lifeworks benefits and more to same-sex domestic partners and their eligible dependents.

 

Corning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Submit your application online at:

https://corningcareers.corning.com/psc/PDGLHRER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=161848