Procurement Process Excellence Program Manager

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Dallas, TX

7h•$81,585 - $150,885•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Process Excellence Program Manager supports procurement systems and users, drives process improvement and transformation, leads cross-functional initiatives, and enables teams through training, documentation, and governance. The role provides day-to-day support for procurement systems such as Oracle, troubleshoots user issues, manages enhancement requests, and administers access and security in accordance with policies and controls. The position identifies opportunities to streamline procurement processes, workflows, and data capture; translates business requirements into scalable system and process solutions; supports system enhancements; and promotes standardized procurement policies across business units. It partners with IT to advance automation, digital tools, and analytics, acts as a liaison between business users and IT, ensures compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards, and conducts ongoing process reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. The role leads procurement transformation projects by defining scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables, managing risks and stakeholder expectations, and tracking outcomes. It also delivers system and process training, supports change management, maintains documentation and best practices, and establishes procurement process governance frameworks. The position is based in an office environment and may require off-hours work to support a global team. Employees must follow applicable site and corporate EHS procedures, including using required PPE. Depending on location, the role may also support applicable quality and environmental management standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or business process management.
Experience in procurement transformation or digital procurement tools.
Proven experience supporting or managing ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP and related procurement tools.
Experience in process improvement, transformation initiatives, or system implementations.
Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders.
Experience leading or contributing to projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Strong data analysis and data quality management skills.
Understanding of procurement processes.
Ability to independently troubleshoot system and data issues.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including analyzing data to identify trends and develop action plans.
High proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and internet applications.
Ability to balance competing priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work independently and influence peers, customers, and senior management.
Ability and willingness to work off-hours to support a global team.
Self-motivated, with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
Project planning and management experience.
Follow applicable safety training, site EHS procedures, and corporate EHS standards, including use of required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, such as an MBA.
Relevant certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma.
Exposure to automation tools, AI/analytics platforms, or workflow solutions.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support for procurement systems, including troubleshooting and resolving user issues.
Manage system enhancement requests and functionality improvements.
Administer user access and security in compliance with policies and controls.
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline procurement processes, workflows, and data capture.
Translate business requirements into scalable system and process solutions.
Support implementation of system enhancements, including automation and new tools.
Drive standardization of procurement policies and practices across business units.
Partner with IT to advance automation, digital tools, and analytics capabilities.
Act as a liaison between business users and IT teams.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
Conduct process reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead cross-functional procurement transformation initiatives.
Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Manage project risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
Track project outcomes and ensure successful delivery of business objectives.
Deliver training and onboarding for systems, tools, and processes.
Support change management for new capabilities and process updates.
Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and best practices.
Establish and sustain procurement process governance frameworks.
Follow applicable site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards; managers are responsible for ensuring consistent adherence to safety and environmental procedures.
Depending on location, support execution and maintenance of applicable quality and environmental management standards.