Strategic Commodity Lead: Localization & Sourcing

II-VI Incorporated; Calamba; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage critical supplier relationships, localization efforts, and second-source development at our Laguna site. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Operations to secure supply and reduce risk.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization in a 100% onsite environment, with a focus on regional supplier development and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain.
• Experience managing suppliers across multiple BUs, manufacturing sites, or regions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead localization strategies for critical and high-risk commodities.
• Manage and resolve supplier issues affecting multiple BUs and locations.
• Develop second-source strategies for critical parts and commodities.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate when needed.
• Lead supplier negotiations and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Operations and supplier teams to qualify local suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier risk management

Localization

Second-source development

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage critical supplier relationships, localization efforts, and second-source development at our Laguna site. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Operations to secure supply and reduce risk.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization in a 100% onsite environment, with a focus on regional supplier development and risk mitigation.