Strategic Buyer & Supplier Relations Lead

COHERENT; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a hands-on Purchasing/Procurement professional to manage PO creation, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization.

You will collaborate with engineering, planning, logistics, and receiving teams while maintaining accurate records and supplier data. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years in purchasing or supply chain, proficiency in ERP systems and Excel (Oracle preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills for

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Material Handling experience is preferred.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. (Oracle preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Monitor order status and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Support cost-saving and supplier negotiation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, logistics, and receiving teams.
• Resolve delivery, quality, and invoicing issues with suppliers.
• Track inventory levels and assist in replenishment planning.
• Analyze purchasing data and prepare reports on supplier performance, cost trends, and delivery metrics.
• Assist in supplier qualification and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Receive, verify, and accurately process incoming materials by inspecting shipments, confirming quantities against documentation, and ensuring inventory is properly recorded and stored in designated locations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by organizing materials, conducting routine stock checks, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating timely movement of materials to support operational and production needs.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement experience

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2+ years related experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a hands-on Purchasing/Procurement professional to manage PO creation, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization.

You will collaborate with engineering, planning, logistics, and receiving teams while maintaining accurate records and supplier data. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years in purchasing or supply chain, proficiency in ERP systems and Excel (Oracle preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills for