Buyer

Coherent Corp. • Wilsonville, OR

6h

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

• BS degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to break down complex tasks into logical, measurable and actionable steps.
• Ability to select and prioritize the most time sensitive tasks and establish firm commit dates for each
• Data analysis and reporting, able to use data gathering tools to prepare informational reports
• Effective Excel user that can use look up functions and pivot tables to analyze purchasing and cost data.
• Ability to communicate metrics and utilize them to enhance business performance
• Effective and thorough communication ability to internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Ability to plan, organize and lead effective meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong ability to format data into meaningful information indicating clear actions supported by facts.
• Ability to participate and influence problem solving and process improvements
• Thorough understanding blanket ordering, kanban agreements and commercial purchasing terms
• Direct experience with ERP and Product Lifecycle Management systems, Oracle and Agile optimal
• Ability to interpret reporting tools and action messages to procure material promptly
• Consistently makes and meets commitments to internal and external customers
• MRB management and RTV dispositioning experience.
• Effective negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience managing domestic and international suppliers of varying sizes
• Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedure to determine appropriate actions
• Successful communicator with other functional team members – specifically Planning and Manufacturing
• Take ownership and independently manage responsibilities-MG1
• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate effective inventory replenishment programs, applying inventory liability kanban agreements.
• Negotiate favorable pricing, material lead-times, suitable minimum order quantities and payment terms
• Manage supplier commitments and maintain PO dates
• Provide high level contract administration, oversight and periodic business review with suppliers through preparation and communication of meaningful performance metrics to suppliers
• Using Purchasing best practices, interpret reporting tools and action messages to issue purchase orders and supply agreements in accordance with material demand signals, applying automation as much as possible.
• Consistently make and meet commitments to internal and external customers
• Initiate actions to expedite or push out material deliveries as demand requirements change.
• Promptly execute Return to Vendor actions for discrepant materials. Follow-up for rapid corrective actions by the supplier.
• Ensure that ERP system purchasing parameters are managed to reflect purchasing conditions for each supplier and component, enhancing high supplier on time delivery performance.
• Provide escalation communication when necessary to remedy supplier performance issues.
• Team with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to engage suppliers in quality improvement programs.
• Contribute to the metrics established for the team
• Perform other tasks as requested in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level