Procurement Manager

COHERENT; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Saxonburg, PA, seeks a senior procurement leader to oversee direct material sourcing for the Optical Solutions Division. You will drive ERP-based procurement, supplier qualification, and ISO 9001 compliance, while managing a team of buyers and coordinating with corporate purchasing.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in SCM and 10+ years of fast‑paced manufacturing purchasing experience, plus strong negotiation, leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years purchasing experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment using ERP; Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of direct materials and services based on Oracle MRP data for the Optical Solutions Division (> $50M).
• Manage procurement metrics, cost savings, and on-time supplier performance with scorecards.
• Handle Master Supply Agreements and new supplier qualification with QA/engineering.
• Develop ERP procurement system; provide training and ensure ISO 9001 Clause 8.4 compliance.
• Coordinate supplier visits, negotiate pricing, monitor lead times, and review performance.
• Lead procurement team; supervise IR Buyers and training programs; ensure workload balance.

Skills

Negotiation

Management

Organization

Communication

Reading drawings

Multitasking

Ethics

Procurement processes

Market intelligence

Supplier development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

10+ years purchasing experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the procurement of direct materials (blanks, components, and raw materials) based on Oracle MRP data, indirect products, services, capital equipment, and facilities for the Optical Solutions Division totaling over $50M.

Responsible for:

• All procurement metrics, including cost savings.




• Tier 1 supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality RPPM, and supplier score cards.




• All Master Supply Agreements.




• New supplier qualification process, along with quality assurance and engineering.




• ERP procurement system development and training.




• Certification of ISO 9001 Clause 8.4 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services.




• Procurement, receiving, issuing, and returning precious metals for refining.




• Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, ITAR, Trade Compliance, and Supplier Diversity regulations.




• Attending and presenting at all required meetings.




• Coordinating 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.




• Supporting Corporate Purchasing for any projects as required.




• Management of the procurement department.




• Supervision of the IR Buyers, including annual reviews and regular check-in meetings.




• Assigning responsibilities and balancing the workload for the buyers.




• Developing and maintaining a documented training program for the procurement department.




• Developing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and forms for the procurement department.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or an equivalent degree.




• Minimum of 10 years purchasing experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment that utilizes an ERP system, Oracle preferred.

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).

Skills

• Excellent negotiating skills.




• Excellent managerial 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, and contract writing.




• 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.




• Adhere to policies and develop best practices to achieve efficiencies and cost reduction.

Working Conditions

Fast paced office environment.

Physical Requirements

None

Safety Requirements

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

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Responsible for certification of ISO 9001 Clause 8.4 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – 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 Schedule

Full time

Pay Scale

$107,144 - $148,256 per year.