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Coherent Corp.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage direct materials using Oracle MRP data, negotiate pricing, and drive cost savings. You will coordinate with QA, Eng, and suppliers, ensure SOX compliance, and maintain accurate ERP records while supporting multiple Coherent divisions.

The role requires a bachelor's in supply chain, strong negotiation, communication, and ERP skills, with occasional travel to supplier sites and cross- BU collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in supply chain management or an equivalent degree.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills to achieve a high level of productivity.
• Strong communication skills with internal customers and external suppliers.
• Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.
• Experience with quality systems including ISO 9001.
• Ability to read and understand drawing specifications.
• Experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier negotiations.
• Adherence to policies and develop best practices to achieve efficiency and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Purchase direct materials based on Oracle MRP data, including quotes, pricing, PO entry, expediting and returns.
• Place purchase orders timely and accurately.
• Achieve 10% of total budgeted cost savings across the Coherent Optical Solutions BU.
• Negotiate best pricing and explore alternate sources to save costs.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering to identify new sources and qualification processes.
• Obtain internal approvals to SOX requirements and update ERP with PO confirmations.
• Determine purchase quantities based on history, inventory, price breaks and lead times.
• Process returns for rejected material via SCARs and secure corrective action.
• Coordinate supplier visits for pricing reviews and lead-time trends; visit suppliers.
• Provide purchasing support for materials, services, and capital equipment.
• Ensure ISO 9001 procedures and trade import compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

ERP systems

ISO 9001

Drawing literacy

Supplier development

Pricing negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Responsible for purchasing direct materials based on Oracle MRP data. This includes requesting quotes, negotiating pricing, PO entry/revisions, expediting and returns. Purchase orders to be placed timely and accurately.
• Responsible for 10% of the total budgeted cost savings for the Coherent Optical Solutions BU, including interaction with Coherent Singapore and Philippines.
• Work to negotiate best pricing, challenge all price increases and track purchased cost savings. Investigate alternative sources of supply to achieve price savings.
• Work with the quality and engineering departments to identify new critical sources and help with the qualification process.
• Obtain appropriate internal approvals for all requisitions/purchase orders to comply with Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Obtain purchase order confirmations from the suppliers and update the ERP system accordingly.
• Determine purchase quantities based on analysis of purchase history, current inventory levels, price breaks, lot size, lead-time and demand.
• Responsible for processing returns for rejected material and obtaining corrective action using SCARs - Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing for new materials. Comply with the regulations for ITAR drawings. Quotes to be completed timely and accurately.
• Coordinate Saxonburg supplier visits to negotiate pricing, review performance and to keep informed of pricing and lead-time trends as well as new products. Visit supplier facilities as required.
• Supply vendors with correct drawings/revisions and specifications.
• Responsible for providing various departments with purchasing support for materials and services including capital equipment.
• Responsible for manually monitoring consumable supplies inventories. Responsible for negotiating pricing, purchasing, tracking, expediting/rescheduling of consumable supplies based on usage by various departments.
• Support other Coherent divisions/BUs as needed.
• Process reports for purchases, receipts, open POs, etc.
• Compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and work instructions.
• Comply with trade compliance import procedures for any material purchased from foreign suppliers and determine HTS codes as needed.
• Provides input on purchasing policies and procedures. Works with IT and other personnel to improve the ERP purchasing processes.
• Provide assistance to the Procurement Manager on various projects and tasks.
• Some travel is required.
• Attend all training as required.

Job Description

• Responsible for purchasing direct materials based on Oracle MRP data. This includes requesting quotes, negotiating pricing, PO entry/revisions, expediting and returns. Purchase orders to be placed timely and accurately.
• Responsible for 10% of the total budgeted cost savings for the Coherent Optical Solutions BU, including interaction with Coherent Singapore and Philippines.
• Work to negotiate best pricing, challenge all price increases and track purchased cost savings. Investigate alternative sources of supply to achieve price savings.
• Work with the quality and engineering departments to identify new critical sources and help with the qualification process.
• Obtain appropriate internal approvals for all requisitions/purchase orders to comply with Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Obtain purchase order confirmations from the suppliers and update the ERP system accordingly.
• Determine purchase quantities based on analysis of purchase history, current inventory levels, price breaks, lot size, lead-time and demand.
• Responsible for processing returns for rejected material and obtaining corrective action using SCARs - Supplier Corrective Action Requests.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing for new materials. Comply with the regulations for ITAR drawings. Quotes to be completed timely and accurately.
• Coordinate Saxonburg supplier visits to negotiate pricing, review performance and to keep informed of pricing and lead-time trends as well as new products. Visit supplier facilities as required.
• Supply vendors with correct drawings/revisions and specifications.
• Responsible for providing various departments with purchasing support for materials and services including capital equipment.
• Responsible for manually monitoring consumable supplies inventories. Responsible for negotiating pricing, purchasing, tracking, expediting/rescheduling of consumable supplies based on usage by various departments.
• Support other Coherent divisions/BUs as needed.
• Process reports for purchases, receipts, open POs, etc.
• Compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and work instructions.
• Comply with trade compliance import procedures for any material purchased from foreign suppliers and determine HTS codes as needed.
• Provides input on purchasing policies and procedures. Works with IT and other personnel to improve the ERP purchasing processes.
• Provide assistance to the Procurement Manager on various projects and tasks.
• Some travel is required.
• Attend all training as required.

Education & Experience

• Minimum bachelor's degree in supply chain management or an equivalent degree.

Skills & Other Requirements

Excellent negotiating skills.

• Well-developed organizational and time management skills to achieve a high level of productivity.
• Strong communication skills with internal customers and external suppliers.
• Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.
• Experience with quality systems including ISO 9001.
• Ability to read and understand drawing specifications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High Standards for ethics and professionalism.
• Experienced with procurement processes that include quoting, price negotiation, issuing purchase orders, expediting.
• Ability to maintain current market information for commodities of responsibility to ensure that Coherent's prices remain competitive.
• Experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier negotiations.
• Adherence to policies and develop best practices to achieve efficiency and cost reduction.

Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Working Conditions

• Fast paced office environment that relies on heavy use of computers with minimal supervision.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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!

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