Buyer / Planner

Coherent Corp.; Bloomfield (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Bloomfield, Arkansas, is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships and drive cost-effective materials flow for high-tech manufacturing.

The role involves MRP reporting, purchase order execution, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to ensure timely supply for NPI projects. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in high-tech purchasing, experience reading engineering drawings, and global sourcing of electronic components.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in high-tech manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and assess supplier capability.
• Global sourcing experience with electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Run daily MRP summary reports and execute purchase orders with buy messages.
• Manage and maintain purchase requisitions, quotations, and related docs.
• Escalate shortages and take action to prevent production delays.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and the order book for production, engineering & NPI projects.
• Distribute demand forecasts to supply base.
• Prepare supplier performance reports; manage supplier base, pricing, lead times, Kanban, etc.
• Ensure suppliers meet supply agreements and performance standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Suppliers to resolve issues.
• Support New Product Introductions with supply base & operations alignment.
• Vet new suppliers following Coherent Corp. processes.
• Maintain procurement system data integrity and item attributes.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities.
• Deliver on KPIs including supplier on-time delivery and SOX compliance.
• Own and manage key commodity suppliers.
• Provide support to Procurement Supervisors and Global Commodity Managers.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

ERP/MRP systems

Excel & PowerPoint

Cost analysis

Inventory management

Engineering drawings literacy

Global sourcing (electronics)

Present to management

Tools

Oracle

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Run daily MRP summary reports on and execute purchase orders in conjunction with buy messages.
• Manage and Maintain purchase requisitions, quotations, etc.
• Escalate and action shortages / potential shortages as and when they occur.
• Managing delivery schedule & order book of components for production, engineering and NPI Projects to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Calculating and distributing demand forecasts to supply base.
• Compilation of supplier performance reports; management of supplier base including negotiating favorable pricing arrangements, lead-time reductions, financial liability, Kanban agreements, etc.
• Ensuring suppliers adhere & perform to Supply Agreement terms & conditions.
• Interacting closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Coordinating with engineering departments on New Product Introductions, ensuring supply base and Operations requirements are met.
• Ensuring that new suppliers are vetted appropriately following Coherent Corp. process
• Responsibility for procurement business system data input and integrity, & management of relevant item attributes,
• Performing cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services).
• Delivering on Key Performance Measures, incl. supplier OTD, inventory targets and SOX Compliance.
• Take ownership and manage Suppliers of key commodities.
• Providing support to Procurement Supervisor, Supply Chain Management, and Global Commodity Managers.

Education & Experience

3+ years of experience in purchasing for high-tech manufacturing, including experience in the following:

• Ability to read and understand Engineering Drawing(s), measuring supplier capability and capacity, new product introduction, annual cost and inventory reduction.
• Global Sourcing Experience with electronic components.

Skills

• Demonstrated supplier negotiation, decision‑making, organizational and communication skills.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Demonstrated analytical ability and detail orientation.
• Previous experience with ERP/MRP systems, Oracle preferred.
• High Level Microsoft Office experience, advanced Excel and PowerPoint Presentation Skills
• Willingness to present to direct Supervisor & Sr. Management

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].

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!