Sr. Fab Procurement Manager

Coherent Corp.; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Coherent Corp in Zurich seeks a Senior Fab Procurement Manager to lead global wafer fabrication procurement strategies and a dedicated team responsible for direct materials, capital equipment and critical services.

You will drive cost competitiveness, supply continuity, risk mitigation and supplier performance, negotiating complex contracts and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver manufacturing excellence.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain or materials management.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management and complex negotiations.
• Experience in semiconductor or highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, financial and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for global wafer fabrication operations.
• Lead sourcing across direct materials, capital equipment and critical services.
• Drive cost savings, supplier innovation and risk reduction.
• Lead supplier performance management, reviews and improvement plans.
• Negotiate complex agreements and long-term contracts.
• Establish KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, inventory and working capital.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and provide updates on supplier performance and risks.
• Lead, coach and develop procurement team members.

Kenntnisse

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cost optimization

ERP & MRP experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Engineering/Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Coherent Corp is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and materials technologies. Our innovations power semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications, and precision industrial systems worldwide. With a global footprint and cutting‑edge manufacturing and R&D, we’re shaping the future of high‑tech industries. In Zurich, our teams support a key research and production hub specialising in advanced photonics, engineered materials, and high‑power semiconductor laser technologies.

Position

Senior Fab Procurement Manager

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, Fab Procurement is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that support Coherent’s global wafer fabrication operations. This role leads a team of procurement professionals responsible for direct materials, capital equipment and strategic supplier relationships. The position drives cost competitiveness, supply continuity, risk mitigation, supplier performance and operational excellence while supporting the company’s manufacturing, growth and technology objectives.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies for global wafer fabrication operations.
• Lead sourcing across direct materials, capital equipment and critical manufacturing services.
• Drive cost savings, supplier innovation, inventory improvements and supply risk reduction.
• Lead supplier performance management, business reviews and improvement plans.
• Manage supplier risk assessments, business continuity and mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements, long‑term contracts and capital equipment purchases.
• Establish and monitor KPIs covering cost, quality, delivery, inventory and working capital.
• Partner with senior cross‑functional stakeholders and provide executive‑level updates on supplier performance and supply risks.
• Lead, coach and develop procurement team members.

About You

• 12+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain or materials management.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development and complex negotiations.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, advanced manufacturing or a highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong commercial, analytical, financial and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics or a related field.
• Customer oriented and at ease in effectively interacting with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent English and German language skills (oral and written) allowing efficient communication at any level of the organisation.

Values

• 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.

Accommodation Statement

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please reach out to Allegra Mousaw at [e-mail]. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.