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.

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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. :

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – 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.

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