Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manage sourcing and purchasing activities to support prototype builds, New Product Introduction (NPI), pilot production, and mass manufacturing.
• Execute purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of raw materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Coordinate with Engineering, NPI, Planning, Production, and Quality teams to meet project timelines and production schedules.
• Source new suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to achieve cost and delivery targets.
• Support NPI activities, including BOM validation, cost estimation, supplier selection, and fast-turn procurement.
• Monitor supplier performance, expedite critical orders, and resolve supply issues to minimize production risks.
• Ensure technical specifications, engineering drawings, and material requirements are accurately communicated to suppliers.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ERP processes.
• Identify alternative suppliers and materials to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, procurement, and supply chain operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), prototype builds, or project procurement is highly preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiation, sourcing, and vendor management skills.
• Experience purchasing mechanical parts, electrical components, tooling, consumables, or production equipment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication skills; Chinese language capability is an advantage.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

• Working Location: 2A – 1.F1, Tran Phu Street, Nhon Trach I Industrial Park, Nhon Trach Ward, Dong Nai City, Vietnam.
• Flexible Working Hours: Standard 40-hour workweek with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance and productivity.
• Free Shuttle Service: Company-provided transportation from Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City to the Nhon Trach office.
• Opportunity to work on global NPI programs within a leading high-tech manufacturing environment.

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!

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