.**1.** **Purpose of Position.****2.** **Major responsibilities and tasks of the position.**- Co-Development of long-term negotiation strategies, considering existing and potential future requirements and working seamlessly across stakeholder teams to lead strategic corporate initiatives- Lead, assist or consult on high stake negotiations- Provide advice and guidance for contract interpretation on the provisions of specific agreements as well as legal and risk issues that might impact Corning- Education and coaching of Corning stakeholders on negotiation best practices using a thorough understanding of core sourcing processes which includes market research, development of contracting strategy and requirements, administration of bid processes, negotiation strategies and contract reviews- Formulates a clear vision and articulates steps to achieve the negotiation objectives for the assigned category. Interface with stakeholders in a manner that fully vets Corning´s needs and opportunities- Create, build, and nurture business relationships with key stakeholders including identifying unique opportunities for partnership or expansion with these teams- Documents business, service, and operational requirements necessary for request for proposal document preparation or direct supplier negotiations- Quickly comprehend the desired end-result, goals or objectives as communicated by executive management and determine the necessary operational tasks and procedural steps necessary to accomplish objectives- Utilize AI tools and technologies to support data-driven decision-making, predictive analysis and optimization of negotiation outcomes- Timely achievement of all assigned sourcing initiatives ensuring activities adhere to all established policies and procedures and standards of business conduct- Participate on departmental and cross-functional teams focused on continuous process improvement and other projects.- Other duties as assigned from time to time/Reports to Leader, Negotiations Center of Excellence**5. Minimum Knowledge and Skill Requirements.****A.** **Education.**- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Law, Engineering- Fluent in English**B.** **Work Experience**- Minimum 5-7 years of significant experience negotiating complex business transactions, preferably in a procurement/supply chain environment- Profound understanding of world class tools and capabilities- Experience with or passionate about digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence- The ability to adapt negotiations to disruptive environment. Shaping disruption.- Proven track record of successful negotiations in a highly competitive business-to-business market- Experience in a Negotiation Centre of Excellence, Procurement excellence, or similar- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, documentation skills, strong interpersonal skills required for daily interface with a diverse internal and external customer set