Procurement Director

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

This Director level position provides strategic leadership and enterprise-wide oversight of global procurement and transactional purchasing activities across assigned business segments. This role is responsible for driving cost reduction, supply assurance, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and supplier performance across a complex, global manufacturing environment. The role report to the Chief Procurement Officer and serves as the primary procurement business partner to segment, divisional, and corporate leadership, influencing long-term strategy and leading a globally distributed procurement organization supporting operations in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related field (required).
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management.
At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a global manufacturing environment.
Deep knowledge of global procurement, sourcing, contract law, and international terms and conditions.
Strong financial acumen, including understanding of financial statements and reporting.
Expertise in the areas of Engineered Materials and Semiconductor Devices.
Expertise in supplier quality management systems and second-party audits; familiarity with ISO 9001 and related standards.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presence; ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred; professional certifications such as APICS, CPM, or CPSM strongly preferred.
Experience working with global, cross-functional teams, including a significant Asia footprint, strongly preferred.