Commodity Manager – Capital Equipment and Facilities

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead strategic/critical contract negotiations working with senior management in the business unit and the relevant Global Supply Chain Representative

• Point of escalation for negotiation issues, site supplier terms & conditions and price issues

• Site supplier performance management utilizing the supplier scorecards

• Periodic supplier business reviews for critical site suppliers

• Regional cost saving initiatives in alignment with business unit goals

• Supplier selection and qualification

• Site AVL/ASL management.

• Minimizes sole sources

• Develops and implements business continuity plans for sole source suppliers

• Support the implementation and training of procurement tools for the site buyers

• Ensures regulatory compliance

• Performance manage and develop a team of supply chain support practitioners

• Implementation of TCOO programs (analysis and verification) prior and post Capital Procurement.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management or other closely related field

• A MBA or related advanced degree or coursework is preferred

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management

Skills

• Strong leadership, negotiations, and communication skills

• A demonstrated ability to build relationships horizontally and vertically within and outside of the company

• A demonstrated ability to think strategically and systematically

• Proficiency in the following skills is required: Multi cultural communication (phone calls, presentations, and emails), consensus building, leadership across multiple business units, resourceful in resolving supply crisis situations, and execution to scheduled/planned activities

• The following skills and competencies are strongly preferred: Proficient level of Fab equipment, Test equipment, IT (hardware & software), facility equipment service & maintenance, and general facility material & service commodity experience, experienced in sourcing outside of the respective region, ability to conduct a financial benefit analysis factoring total cost of ownership, contract negotiations, contract management, and value-based decision analysis

• Fully competent in consensus building, performance management, team building, and resource planning and management.

• Able to demonstrate openness, judgment and common sense, developing a winning customer strategy across multiple organizations, systemic thinking, and leadership

• Demonstrates organizational values of integrity, respect for people, appreciation, adherence to ethical standards, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Executive level communication capabilities including presentation skills

• Keen email/conference call communication skills with counterparts in Europe, US, and Asia

Working Conditions

• Must be able to travel globally up to 10% of the time or more as the job requires.

Working Conditions

• This role is hybrid

Culture Commitment

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

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

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.