Purchasing Manager

Coherent Corp.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 252,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in technology solutions in Batu Kawan, Malaysia, seeks a team leader for procurement. You will oversee material purchases, manage supplier schedules and work closely with operations teams to ensure timely material flow. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in supply chain management and a strong ability to lead teams effectively.

Benefits

Career development programs

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management.
• Hands-on experience with Purchasing Systems and policies.
• Experience with building and managing a strong team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Buyers and Supervisors for material procurement.
• Oversee supplier shipments for timely delivery.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and team management.

Skills

Problem analysis and resolution

Interpersonal skills

Strong team management

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with Optical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Buyers and Supervisors responsible for procuring direct production materials for the factories in China and Malaysia.
• Oversee supplier shipments to ensure uninterrupted material availability and on-time delivery aligned with operational requirements.
• Collaborate closely with factory planning and operations teams to maintain inventory and receipt levels in accordance with established plans.
• Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring each order includes complete information and proper justification.
• Monitor all purchase orders to ensure timely tracking and updates of supplier delivery dates in Oracle.
• Conduct supplier capacity analyses and partner with Commodity Management and Supplier Line Engineering (SLE) to periodically review and confirm adequate supplier capacity to meet forecasted demand.
• Participate in weekly material meetings to ensure timely material flow; coordinate rescheduling with suppliers when necessary.
• Prepare and distribute weekly material status reports for management, ensuring timely escalation of critical material issues.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with team members, identify improvement areas, and drive continuous development.
• Plan, lead, and execute quarterly Physical Inventory (PI) counts at subcontractor sites, in compliance with Finance and external audit requirements.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Purchasing and/ or Supply Chain Management.
• 8+ year hands-on experience in Purchasing Systems (Oracle ERP preferred) as well as Purchasing policies and procedures Enough experience with problem analysis and resolution
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with networked PC based computer systems
• Must have experience and track record of building and managing a strong team in an international environment.
• Having knowledge in PCB/ PCBA, electronics components, ICs would be preferred.
• Solid knowledge of commercial terms and conditions including incoterms, VMI, warranty etc.
• Excellent English in both verbal and written; Competent with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  
  

Skills

• Be familiar with Optical Communication and Optics components and materials
• Preferred to the experience of high mix and low volume purchasing, CMP order review with high frequency.
• Good English in both read, write and oral
• Proficient in office software tools such as Excel, Word, ppt etc.
• SAP/Oracle experience is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency
• Demonstrates and promotes the II-VI Worldwide values: Customer First; Honesty and Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement and Learning; Manage by the “Facts”; A Safe, Clean and Orderly Workplace.
  
  

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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