Director, Global Commodity Management – Electronic & Optical Components

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Santa Clara, CA

11h•$208,938 - $289,125

About The Position

The Director, Global Commodity Management – Electronic & Optical Components develops and executes global commodity strategies for electronic and optical components in alignment with business growth, product roadmaps, cost objectives, and supply requirements. The role assesses supplier markets and technology trends; leads supplier selection, competitive sourcing, RFQs, commercial evaluations, and sourcing recommendations; and partners with Engineering and business teams on NPI, supplier qualification, and design-stage sourcing. The position owns commercial relationships with strategic suppliers in North America and Europe, leads senior-level business reviews, establishes performance targets, and manages commercial escalations. It negotiates pricing, long-term agreements, capacity commitments, payment terms, and other conditions; develops cost models and benchmarks; drives cost and value-engineering initiatives; and tracks savings and commodity performance with Finance. The role aligns supplier capacity with demand and business plans, manages supply and lifecycle risks, and coordinates PCN, EOL, and obsolescence transitions with relevant teams. It leads cross-functional sourcing initiatives, presents strategies and risks to leadership, supports compliance with company policies and applicable requirements, and provides commodity expertise and mentorship across the global organization. Domestic and international travel may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, global commodity management, procurement, or supplier management, including significant ownership of complex supplier portfolios and cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrated sourcing and supplier management experience in electronic components, semiconductors, optical components, or closely related high-technology manufacturing categories.
Proven ability to develop commodity strategies, negotiate complex commercial agreements, deliver cost improvements, and manage supply continuity risks.
Experience managing strategic suppliers in North America and/or Europe within a global manufacturing environment.
Strong commercial judgment and analytical capabilities, including cost analysis, supplier benchmarking, and performance management.
Ability to engage effectively with senior supplier executives and internal leadership and influence decisions across functions and regions.
Strong communication, negotiation, and program execution skills, including the ability to work effectively across time zones.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Follow applicable site and corporate EHS procedures and standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience spanning both electronic and optical component categories.
Experience managing major analog, mixed-signal, RF, or optical component suppliers; familiarity with TI, ADI, MACOM, or comparable suppliers is advantageous.
Experience in optical communications, photonics, data center infrastructure, or related high-technology industries.
Experience supporting NPI, supplier qualification, capacity expansion, and PCN/EOL transitions.
Experience leading global teams or matrix organizations and partnering with manufacturing operations across multiple regions.
Advanced degree or relevant professional certification in supply chain, procurement, engineering, or business.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global commodity strategies for assigned electronic and optical component categories.
Assess supplier markets, technology trends, supplier capabilities, and sourcing options to optimize the supplier portfolio.
Lead supplier selection, competitive sourcing, RFQ processes, commercial evaluations, and sourcing recommendations.
Partner with Engineering and business teams on NPI, supplier qualification, and design-stage sourcing.
Own commercial relationships with assigned strategic suppliers in North America and Europe and support their engagement with global operations.
Build senior-level supplier relationships and lead business reviews covering cost, quality, delivery, capacity, technology alignment, and risk.
Establish supplier performance targets and improvement plans, and work with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and drive accountability.
Lead commercial escalations involving supply constraints, pricing, allocation, contractual commitments, and supplier performance.
Negotiate pricing, long-term agreements, capacity commitments, payment terms, and other commercial conditions with Legal and relevant stakeholders.
Develop cost models, market benchmarks, and total cost of ownership analyses to identify and execute sustainable cost-reduction opportunities.
Drive value engineering, sourcing optimization, and commercial productivity initiatives while maintaining quality, delivery, and supply resilience.
Track and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and commodity performance using agreed methodologies with Finance.
Align supplier capacity and supply commitments with demand forecasts, production ramps, and long-range business plans.
Identify and mitigate supplier, capacity, geographic, financial, and single-source risks; develop alternative sourcing and business continuity plans where feasible.
Coordinate supplier PCNs, EOL notices, and obsolescence risks with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and business teams.
Partner with operational procurement and planning teams on critical shortages and delivery escalations while maintaining clear ownership of strategic sourcing versus day-to-day purchasing.
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and influence stakeholders across business units and regions, including those outside the direct reporting line.
Present commodity strategies, sourcing recommendations, supplier risks, and performance updates to procurement and business leadership.
Ensure sourcing decisions and supplier agreements comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with relevant functions.
Provide commodity expertise and mentorship to procurement colleagues and promote consistent supplier management practices globally.
Travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, or other standards relevant to the role within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Adhere to Coherent’s ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.