Sr. Manager, Capital Project Procurement **Date:** Apr 11, 2025 **Location:** McAllen, TX, US, 78501 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 67430 **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.  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:** 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. + **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%. **Preferred Certifications:** + CPSM or C.P.M. + PMP **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $155,614.00 - $213,969.00 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. **A job that shapes a life. ** **Corning offers you the total package. ** ** ** Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one +  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  + Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. + Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     + Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  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:** Mc Allen