Commodity Manager – Capital Equipment and Facilities

Coherent Corp.; Batu Kawan; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee critical negotiations and supplier management. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience, display exceptional leadership skills, and contribute to strategic initiatives. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, a focus on career development, and the chance to work within a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in supply chain practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Ability to travel globally up to 10% of the time or more.
• Strong leadership and strategic skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic contract negotiations and supplier performance management.
• Manage cost-saving initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop a team of supply chain support practitioners.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiations

Communication

Multi cultural communication

Resource planning

Performance management

Systematic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

Fab equipment

Test equipment

IT (hardware & software)

Job description

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead strategic/critical contract negotiations working with senior management in the business unit and the relevant Global Supply Chain Representative
• Point of escalation for negotiation issues, site supplier terms & conditions and price issues
• Site supplier performance management utilizing the supplier scorecards
• Periodic supplier business reviews for critical site suppliers
• Regional cost saving initiatives in alignment with business unit goals
• Supplier selection and qualification
• Site AVL/ASL management.
• Minimizes sole sources
• Develops and implements business continuity plans for sole source suppliers
• Support the implementation and training of procurement tools for the site buyers
• Ensures regulatory compliance
• Performance manage and develop a team of supply chain support practitioners
• Implementation of TCOO programs (analysis and verification) prior and post Capital Procurement.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management or other closely related field
• A MBA or related advanced degree or coursework is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management
  
  

Skills

• Strong leadership, negotiations, and communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to build relationships horizontally and vertically within and outside of the company
• A demonstrated ability to think strategically and systematically
• Proficiency in the following skills is required: Multi cultural communication (phone calls, presentations, and emails), consensus building, leadership across multiple business units, resourceful in resolving supply crisis situations, and execution to scheduled/planned activities
• The following skills and competencies are strongly preferred: Proficient level of Fab equipment, Test equipment, IT (hardware & software), facility equipment service & maintenance, and general facility material & service commodity experience, experienced in sourcing outside of the respective region, ability to conduct a financial benefit analysis factoring total cost of ownership, contract negotiations, contract management, and value-based decision analysis
• Fully competent in consensus building, performance management, team building, and resource planning and management.
• Able to demonstrate openness, judgment and common sense, developing a winning customer strategy across multiple organizations, systemic thinking, and leadership
• Demonstrates organizational values of integrity, respect for people, appreciation, adherence to ethical standards, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Executive level communication capabilities including presentation skills
• Keen email/conference call communication skills with counterparts in Europe, US, and Asia
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must be able to travel globally up to 10% of the time or more as the job requires.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This role is hybrid
  
  

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.

About Us

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.

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

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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