Lead, Asia CLS Contract Manufacturing **Date:** Apr 17, 2025 **Location:** Jiangsu, JS, CN, 215200 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 67977 **The company built on breakthroughs. ​ ** **Join us.​ ** 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.  ​   How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  ​ At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   ​ Come break through with us.  As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries. **Key Responsibilities:** + Develops and/or assists with Strategic Sourcing plans and objectives (short & long term) based on forecasts of future demand and considering economic and currency trends and conditions that affect GSM, the business, and the global commodity sourced. + Works with the Business, GSSM, and Buyers on assigned global commodities to prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations, and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions. + Develops and reviews specifications, statements of work, performance terms and accept/reject criteria. + Conducts negotiations with potential and/or current major suppliers to obtain maximum value. + Leads the development and communication of global supply intelligence for assigned commodities. + Owns the Supplier Relationship Management process for the assigned commodities. + Develops and cultivates effective relationships with suppliers. + Develop, maintain and execute Shared Objectives and Service Level Agreements. + Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance. **Required Competencies (Education, Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Soft Skills)** + Bachelor’s Degree. + Experience in manufacturing ‚operations, planning, engineering, supply management, or procurement. + Experience as a strategic sourcing manager thr different categories, CM is preferred **Desired Competencies (Education, Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Soft Skills)** + Experience across multiple businesses, divisions and/or technologies. + Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience. + Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross functional team. + Previous experience with managing Contract Manufacturing suppliers. + PEx Green Belt Certified. 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.