Strategic Category Manager - Chemicals, Gases & Energy

Coherent Corp.; Granby (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced procurement leader to develop and execute multi-year category strategies for Chemicals & Gases and Energy & Utilities.

You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract renewals while managing supplier relationships and governance. The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and proven expertise in data analytics, Power BI, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance and Sustainability teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5+ years procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, bidding, pricing, and renewals.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance governance.
• Identify and track savings, cost avoidance, and working capital opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance and Data Analytics for forecasts and reporting.
• Consolidate supplier relationships into LTAs and enterprise-level agreements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier negotiations

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, Procurement or related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced procurement leader to develop and execute multi-year category strategies for Chemicals & Gases and Energy & Utilities.

You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract renewals while managing supplier relationships and governance. The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and proven expertise in data analytics, Power BI, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance and Sustainability teams.