Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Procures materials components, supplies and services necessary for the operation of the Company

• Set-up and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system
• Develop and communicate purchasing agreements.
• Participates in purchasing initiatives, cost reduction programs, etc.
• Works as the purchasing liaison between facilities. Negotiates blanket orders as needed.
• Develops purchasing reports for vendor analysis, purchase volumes, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc.
• Communicates problems, results, and important issues to applicable supervisors, scientists, and engineers.
• Ensures that requisitions receive proper signatory permission.
• Place orders with Approved Suppliers from properly executed requisitions and expedites critical materials as necessary.
• Works with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and pricing problems.
• Challenges price increases, particularly those greater than the rate of inflation and evaluates bids consistent with the total cost of ownership
• Utilize SAP to report/track purchasing and production metrics: capacity, loading, backlog, lates and OTD.
• Work with departmental management to utilize Oracle for Capacity Planning and Load
• Responsible for maintenance of Oracle purchasing and receiving system to include new vendor entry, consumable and raw material part entry and part cost entry.
• Responsible for testing and upgrading purchasing system with new releases of SAP.
• Updates procedures as required.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in planning, inventory control, purchasing, shipping or materials management function
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution
• Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, Email, ERP/MRP systems)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Effective negotiating skills, ability to negotiate contracts
• Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite products
• Ability to handle diverse, detailed tasks
• Ability to integrate knowledge of manufacturing processes, customer service demands, accounting principles, product design and ERP systems requirements
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism and competency
  

Skills

• Proficient in MS Excel, Office, Powerpoint.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite.

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.

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.