Strategic Buyer & Planner (MRP/ERP)

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

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.