Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Research and develop supplier specific strategies in accordance with organization's vision and goals.
- Partner with stakeholders, department managers and senior management to understand business needs.
- Manage supplier selection, using best practices throughout the negotiation, contracting, and onboarding process.
- Establish requirements, scope, and criteria for new suppliers.
- Develop a process to ensure that new vendor onboarding includes first article inspections.
- Collaborate with purchasing to develop vendor compliance programs.
- Manage sourcing activities including gathering quotations, analyzing bids, negotiating supply programs, and recommending supplier allocations for the procurement of materials, supplies, tools, and services
- Drive success in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with suppliers, internal customers, peers, and senior management.
- Serve as a key member of the core team determining make-or-buy decisions.
- Work directly with engineering leaders to execute value engineering projects
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in related field. Engineering-technical background a plus.
- 8-10 years procurement and materials management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Effective organization, planning, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work while meeting strict deadlines.
- Interpret market trends and industry evolution and determine how to effectively meet or mitigate those challenges
Skills
- Strong analytical skills and Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite (full proficiency in MS Excel)
- Experience utilizing an ERP system
- Strong Project Management skills
- Have the ability to analyze a vendor's ability to manufacture components.
- Effective negotiation, communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and planning skills
- Good mathematical aptitude and sound quantitative skills
- Ability to effectively handle multiple projects on a timely basis; and perform under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidential information, problem-solve, and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
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.
II-VI Thailand (Subsidiary of Coherent Corp) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
