Buyer / Planner

COHERENT; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a procurement professional with 3+ years in high-tech purchasing to manage supplier relations, evaluate quotations, and execute MRP-driven purchase orders.

You will coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency across the supply base. The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience in ERP/MRP systems and Oracle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in high-tech manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and assess supplier capacity.

Responsibilities

• Run daily MRP summary reports and execute purchase orders with buy messages.
• Manage requisitions, quotations, and supplier performance reports.
• Negotiate favorable pricing, lead times, and contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure supplier adherence to supply agreements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Suppliers on issues.
• Support New Product Introductions and ensure supply readiness.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Decision making

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical ability

ERP/MRP systems

Oracle

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP/MRP

Oracle

Excel

PowerPoint

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.:

I integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

C collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

R respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

E 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!

Job Identification

2014200

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule

Full time

Pay Scale

$67,000 to $96,000 Annually