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Senior Manager, OCS Capital Project Procurement

Date: Jan 22, 2025

Location: Apodaca, NLE, MX, 66614

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66403

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose: Manage a capital project strategic sourcing team for a global business-level capital portfolio, including team management for Strategic Sourcing Managers and Capital Buyers. Responsible for managing a project portfolio including Expansion of Business (EOB), Maintenance of Business (MOB), and Development type projects. Drive Capital Cost Reduction and Capital Project Performance efficiency through Best Practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of Strategic Sourcing Managers and Capital Buyers.

• Project Management: Oversee large industrial capital projects (>10MM), ensuring project cost control, scheduling, and supplier negotiations.

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans, manage bid and tender processes, and ensure well-developed statements of work.

• Contract Administration: Ensure contract conditions are met, manage supplier performance reviews, and handle claims and disputes.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Capital Project Managers, Engineering, Sourcing Managers, and Buyers. Provide instruction on project management practices.

• Risk Management: Develop risk management plans and identify potential risks.

• Communication: Facilitate effective communication across teams and projects.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in capital sourcing and contract administration.

• Certifications: TOEIC English Language certification (minimum score 945), TOEIC Listening (minimum score 490), TOEIC Reading (minimum score 455).

• Skills: Project procurement management, strategic sourcing, contract language, business law, risk management, and supplier negotiation.

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing equipment contracts, project estimating, scope development, and design stage gate processes.

• Travel: International and domestic travel up to 30%. Ability to acquire a US H-1B Visa.

Desired Certifications:

• CPSM or C.P.M.

• PMP

Location:

• Reynosa, Mexico or Monterrey, Mexico

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.

• 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.

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