Strategic Procurement Lead — Onsite, Global Sourcing & Savings

Coherent Corp.; Calamba; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage its pumps procurement team onsite in the Philippines. The role focuses on RFQs, POs, supplier coordination, and cost-saving initiatives across global sourcing and strategic partnerships.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years' relevant experience, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a proven track record in procurement strategy execution within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience leading procurement teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship, and cost-reduction capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise RFQs, PO processing, and supplier coordination for Pumps production.
• Strengthen supplier relationships, manage escalations and negotiations.
• Drive cost-saving through strategic sourcing, benchmarking, and negotiations.
• Ensure timely procurement to support production and project needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement actions.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and global teams.
• Develop procurement policies, processes, and compliance standards.
• Track KPIs and prepare procurement reports for management.
• Coach and develop team members to improve performance.
• Maintain clear communication with the direct manager on priorities and status.
• Align operational priorities with the manager and coordinate with buyers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cost-saving initiatives

Contract management

Supplier development

Leadership and mentoring

Procurement strategy execution

Global sourcing and supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage its pumps procurement team onsite in the Philippines. The role focuses on RFQs, POs, supplier coordination, and cost-saving initiatives across global sourcing and strategic partnerships.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years' relevant experience, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a proven track record in procurement strategy execution within manufacturing environments.