Procurement Manager

Coherent•Saxonburg, PA

87d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for 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. This role involves managing all procurement metrics, including cost savings and Tier 1 supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality RPPM, supplier scorecards). The manager will also be responsible for all Master Supply Agreements, the new supplier qualification process in conjunction with quality assurance and engineering, ERP procurement system development and training, and certification of ISO 9001 Clause 8.4. Additional responsibilities include the procurement, receiving, issuing, and returning of precious metals for refining, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, ITAR, Trade Compliance, and Supplier Diversity regulations. The role requires attending and presenting at required meetings, coordinating supplier visits for negotiations and performance reviews, visiting supplier facilities as needed, and supporting Corporate Purchasing projects. The position includes management of the procurement department, supervision of IR Buyers (including performance reviews and workload balancing), and developing and maintaining a documented training program, procedures, work instructions, and forms for the department.

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.
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.
Strong communication skills with internal customers and external suppliers.
Advanced computer skills including 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 including quoting, price negotiation, issuing purchase orders, expediting, and contract writing.
Experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Relationship Management, and Supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

Oversee the procurement of direct materials, indirect products, services, capital equipment, and facilities.
Manage all procurement metrics, including cost savings.
Monitor Tier 1 supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality RPPM, and supplier scorecards.
Manage all Master Supply Agreements.
Oversee the new supplier qualification process with quality assurance and engineering.
Develop and train on the ERP procurement system.
Ensure certification of ISO 9001 Clause 8.4.
Manage procurement, receiving, issuing, and returning of precious metals for refining.
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, ITAR, Trade Compliance, and Supplier Diversity regulations.
Attend and present at all required meetings.
Coordinate supplier visits for negotiations, performance reviews, and market trend analysis.
Visit supplier facilities as required.
Support Corporate Purchasing for any projects as required.
Manage the procurement department.
Supervise IR Buyers, including annual reviews and regular check-in meetings.
Assign responsibilities and balance workload for buyers.
Develop and maintain a documented training program for the procurement department.
Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and forms for the procurement department.
Maintain current market information for commodities to ensure competitive pricing.
Adhere to policies and develop best practices for efficiencies and cost reduction.