Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage Coherent’s supplier risk databases using third party risk and screening tools.
• Analyze and share insights with Global Supply Management and Operations to proactively manage supplier and regulatory risks.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments, covering strategic, financial, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, cybersecurity, and compliance risks.
• Monitor emerging regulations (e.g., critical minerals, OECD Due Diligence, RMI/RBA) and assess their impact on suppliers, identifying and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with purchasing teams to develop and execute short- and long-term risk mitigation and business continuity plans, especially for high-risk or sole-source suppliers.
• Generate risk alerts based on severity and ensure timely action across procurement functions.
• Contribute to the development and execution of procurement’s risk management strategy, embedding compliance and predictive risk forecasting into core processes.
• Align risk initiatives with business planning, digital tool adoption, and resource allocation.
• Stay abreast of global supply chain regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices integrating environmental and regulatory compliance indicators (e.g., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, Prop 65).
• Prepare and present executive-level reports on supplier risk, compliance performance, and mitigation efforts.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and ethical sourcing across the global supply chain through quality and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct ongoing risk sensing, environmental scanning, and industry benchmarking to ensure proactive supplier risk management.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• 8+ years of strong experience in procurement or related supply chains with exposure to risk management scope.
  

Skills

• Familiarity with material categories and manufacturing processes, including electronics, machining, molding, assembling, tooling, and manufacturing processes, is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present insights confidently.
• Effective communicator with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders.
• Global perspective with experience across regions and awareness of diverse market and regulatory environments.
• Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Strategic, proactive, and able to lead projects independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for hazardous materials and environmental legislation (e.g., REACH, RoHS, TSCA).
• Understanding of sustainability frameworks, including ESG principles, sustainable sourcing, and environmental impact assessments.
• Familiarity with EU sustainability directives such as CSRD and CSDDD, and experience supporting their implementation and reporting across the supply chain is very helpful.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid
• Up to 10% of travel may be required to support sites. Travel will be domestic and international.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality & 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 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.