Principal, Supply Chain - Machined Components

Requirements :

• BS/BA or equivalent degree preferably in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Procurement.

• Total of 5 or more years of progressive responsibility for commodity management and manufacturing standards in a multifaceted, high precision high volume, complex product mix manufacturing environment utilizing modern manufacturing systems software and techniques.

• Professional Certifications: Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and ISM knowledge required, certifications preferred.

• Ability to read blueprints and specifications on drawings is required.

• Experience with global commodity management activities, procurement and purchasing in a global economy level.

• Experience in manufacturing systems, BOM, MRP scheduling/planning techniques, with strong knowledge of demand planning is required.

• Oracle and SAP working knowledge desired.

• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills including SPC.

• Material requirements planning and distribution requirements.

• Experience in determining both high precision machine and high craft, workforce capacities.

• Excellent written/verbal English skills

Responsibilities :

• To manage the global activities for different commodities in the machined components category worldwide for Coherent Corporation and to assess and develop suppliers to generate the most value for the organization.

• Develop, refine and continuously improve the supplier base for a specific commodity to ensure highest levels of customer service consistent with sound inventory policies while working to control costs for purchased components sourced from third party suppliers.

• Ensure proper monitoring of supplier database, accuracy of GEP spend data and supplier taxonomy, maintain a minimum required number of suppliers in the ASL and continue to aggregate and reduce the supplier base to minimum number of suppliers required for the commodity.

• Responsible for accurate and timely communication, reporting and analysis for the commodity management process.

• Devises ways and means to maximize commodity buying efficiency and minimize supply risk.

• Helps develop and manage pricing strategies and cost savings initiatives.

• Initiates contracts (MSA) and facilitates supplier qualification/disqualification and pricing negotiations.

• Holds required SBR with top spend suppliers yearly or more often and continues to search globally for best value suppliers for Coherent Corporation.

Working Conditions

• This role is either office work or home office work.

• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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.