Sr Buyer

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Sherman, TX

50d•$85,774 - $115,826•Onsite

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

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
6+ years of procurement experience
Semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred
Strong understanding of semiconductor fab tools, installation processes, and supplier ecosystem.
Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations and develop supplier partnerships.
Proficiency in Oracle ERP systems
Excel and Microsoft Project experience strongly preferred.
Full understanding and working knowledge of MRP systems, bill of materials (BOM), Accounting, production control, receiving and inventory along with some database management skills will support the requirements of this job.
Ability to understand Purchasing’s role in the ERP/MRP (Expandable) environment along with ability to interface with manufacturing data base systems (Agile)
Strong ability to drive actions and solutions through cross-functional teams by using professional concepts and company objectives to resolve a wide range of complex issues in creative and effective ways.
Must have an in depth understanding of commodities purchased and knowledge of which industry leaders that provide said commodities.
Strong negotiation and customer service skills are required to be able to interface with internal customers as well as outside suppliers.
Must be able to effectively communicate between operations personnel and upper management.
Must have strong time management skills and be self-motivated to be able to effectively manage multiple projects and ensure timely completion of assigned projects and duties.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor manufacturing experience
Excel and Microsoft Project experience

Responsibilities

Manage processes related to the purchase of equipment, supplies and services for assigned suppliers, categories and manufacturing site.
Participate in developing and monitoring performance against the annual operating budget.
Coordinate formal and informal bids, request for quote/qualification (RFQ’S), Request for proposals (RFP’S); ensures all applicable legal and contractual provisions are met; manage and participate in solicitation, evaluation and award of bids; perform or assist others in the performance of price/cost analysis; negotiate contract provisions; prepare specifications as required.
Leader in cost reduction activity and report them to the purchasing manager on a consistent basis.
Maintains the MRP system’s integrity, monitoring indicators, reporting on and ensuring the smooth flow of purchasing transactions (from PO entry, expediting, tracking multi-party component assemblies, assist in part number creation, etc.).
Create consigned vendor managed inventory (CVMI) or vendor managed inventory (VMI) agreements and maintain proper inventory levels to the benefit of the operation’s performance.