Staff Buyer

Coherent Corp. • Sunnyvale, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Requirements

• AA or above degree, and at least 2 years of working experience.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. (Oracle preferred)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle).
• Source and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Manage supplier communications, quotations, and order confirmations.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and support demand planning efforts.
• Resolve pricing, quantity, delivery, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including quotes, contracts, and RMA history as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and logistics teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree