Supply Chain Manager

Coherent Corp. Vietnam • Longmont, CO

68d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Emerging Laser Subsystems (ELS) business unit in Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead supply chain operations across its multiple sites. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing a small procurement group across sites in CO, OH, and NJ and will actively participate in all aspects of supply-chain management and procurement while the group is small and growing.
This role involves collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams on exciting and challenging product developments in the areas of high-energy lasers, gimballed assemblies, space-based optical telescopes, and active sensing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, STEM discipline or other relevant discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Supply chain management, including supplier sourcing and procurement
• Seasoned planner and buyer
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Staff management and team development
• Must have or able to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic sourcing, especially related to precision opto-mechanical assemblies or laser systems
• Supply cost-control
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiations
• Experience with multiple ERP systems, especially IFS, Oracle and Costpoint
• Procurement for aerospace and defensive programs
• Familiarity with operations functions other than supply chain management (e.g. quality, inventory)

Responsibilities

• Management of and active participation within a small team of procurement specialists
• Supplier management, including developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans and establishing long-term relationships with key suppliers to realize cost savings and favorable terms
• Development of cost-reduction strategies
• Assisting program management in oversight of vendor contract performance
• Developing synergistic relationships with procurement groups in sister Aerospace & Defense business units, establishing and de-conflicting EP&T-specific processes within a common ERP system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees