Procurement Manager
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
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or an equivalent degree.
- Minimum of 10 years purchasing experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment that utilizes an ERP system, Oracle preferred.
- Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) due to ITAR compliance.
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Excellent managerial skills.
- Well-developed organizational and time management skills to achieve a high level of productivity.
- Strong communication skills with internal customers and external suppliers.
- Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.
- Experience with quality systems, including ISO 9001.
- Ability to read and understand drawing specifications.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High Standards for ethics and professionalism.
- Experienced with procurement processes that include quoting, price negotiation, issuing purchase orders, expediting, and contract writing.
- Ability to maintain current market information for commodities of responsibility to ensure that Coherent’s prices remain competitive.
- Experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Relationship Management, and Supplier negotiations.
- Adhere to policies and develop best practices to achieve efficiencies and cost reduction.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the procurement of direct materials (blanks, components, and raw materials) based on Oracle MRP data, indirect products, services, capital equipment, and facilities for the Optical Solutions Division totaling over $50M.
- All procurement metrics, including cost savings.
- Tier 1 supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality RPPM, and supplier score cards.
- All Master Supply Agreements.
- New supplier qualification process, along with quality assurance and engineering.
- ERP procurement system development and training.
- Certification of ISO 9001 Clause 8.4 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services.
- Procurement, receiving, issuing, and returning precious metals for refining.
- Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, ITAR, Trade Compliance, and Supplier Diversity regulations.
- Attending and presenting at all required meetings.
- Coordinating Saxonburg supplier visits to negotiate pricing, review performance, and to keep informed of pricing and lead-time trends as well as new products. Visit supplier facilities as required.
- Supporting Corporate Purchasing for any projects as required.
- Management of the procurement department.
- Supervision of the IR Buyers, including annual reviews and regular check-in meetings.
- Assigning responsibilities and balancing the workload for the buyers.
- Developing and maintaining a documented training program for the procurement department.
- Developing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and forms for the procurement department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
