Senior Buyer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate effective inventory replenishment programs, applying inventory liability kanban agreements.
• Negotiate favorable pricing, material lead-times, suitable minimum order quantities and payment terms
• Manage supplier commitments and maintain PO dates
• Provide high level contract administration, oversight and periodic business review with suppliers through preparation and communication of meaningful performance metrics to suppliers
• Using Purchasing best practices, interpret reporting tools and action messages to issue purchase orders and supply agreements in accordance with material demand signals, applying automation as much as possible. 
• Consistently make and meet commitments to internal and external customers
• Initiate actions to expedite or push out material deliveries as demand requirements change.
• Promptly execute Return to Vendor actions for discrepant materials. Follow-up for rapid corrective actions by the supplier.
• Ensure that ERP system purchasing parameters are managed to reflect purchasing conditions for each supplier and component, enhancing high supplier on time delivery performance. 
• Provide escalation communication when necessary to remedy supplier performance issues.
• Team with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to engage suppliers in quality improvement programs.
• Contribute to the metrics established for the team
• Perform other tasks as requested in support of business objectives.

Key Skills:

• Ability to break down complex tasks into logical, measurable and actionable steps.
• Ability to select and prioritize the most time sensitive tasks and establish firm commit dates for each
• Data analysis and reporting, able to use data gathering tools to prepare informational reports
• Effective Excel user that can use look up functions and pivot tables to analyze purchasing and cost data.
• Ability to communicate metrics and utilize them to enhance business performance
• Effective and thorough communication ability to internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Ability to plan, organize and lead effective meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong ability to format data into meaningful information indicating clear actions supported by facts.
• Ability to participate and influence problem solving and process improvements
• Thorough understanding blanket ordering, kanban agreements and commercial purchasing terms
• Direct experience with ERP and Product Lifecycle Management systems, Oracle and Agile optimal
• Ability to interpret reporting tools and action messages to procure material promptly
• Consistently makes and meets commitments to internal and external customers
• MRB management and RTV dispositioning experience. 
• Effective negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience managing domestic and international suppliers of varying sizes
• Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedure to determine appropriate actions
• Successful communicator with other functional team members – specifically Planning and Manufacturing
• Take ownership and independently manage responsibilities-MG1

Education and Work Experience:

•    BS degree or equivalent
•    5 years of Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment required
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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.