Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase direct materials based on production and business requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, pricing competitiveness, and material availability.
• Negotiate pricing, lead time, and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve cost and operational targets.
• Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to support manufacturing operations and resolve supply-related issues.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and process requirements to support material sourcing and supplier selection.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain purchasing records, reports, and ERP system data accurately and timely.
• Support cost reduction, localization, and supplier qualification projects.

Job Requirements Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in direct materials purchasing within manufacturing companies.

Skills

• Good supplier sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Good communication and presentation skills in Vietnamese and English.
• Familiar with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment.
• High integrity, professionalism, and understanding of purchasing ethics/code of conduct.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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.