Procurement Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement of direct materials (blanks, components, and raw materials) based on Oracle MRP data, indirect products, services, capital equipment, and facilities for the Optical Solutions Division totaling over $50M.
• Responsible for all procurement metrics, including cost savings.
• Manage Tier 1 supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality RPPM, and supplier score cards.
• Oversee all Master Supply Agreements.
• Manage new supplier qualification process, along with quality assurance and engineering.
• Lead ERP procurement system development and training.
• Certify ISO 9001 Clause 8.4 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services.
• Manage procurement, receiving, issuing, and returning precious metals for refining.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, ITAR, Trade Compliance, and Supplier Diversity regulations.
• Attend and present at all required meetings.
• Coordinate Saxonburg supplier visits to negotiate pricing, review performance, and to keep informed of pricing and lead-time trends as well as new products.
• Visit supplier facilities as required.
• Support Corporate Purchasing for any projects as required.
• Manage the procurement department, including supervision of the IR Buyers, annual reviews, and regular check-in meetings.
• Assign responsibilities and balance the workload for the buyers.
• Develop and maintain a documented training program for the procurement department.
• Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and forms for the procurement department.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or an equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 10 years purchasing experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment that utilizes an ERP system, Oracle preferred.
• Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Skills

• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills to achieve a high level of productivity.
• Strong communication skills with internal customers and external suppliers.
• Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.
• Experience with quality systems, including ISO 9001.
• Ability to read and understand drawing specifications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards for ethics and professionalism.
• Experienced with procurement processes that include quoting, price negotiation, issuing purchase orders, expediting, and contract writing.
• Ability to maintain current market information for commodities of responsibility to ensure that Coherent's prices remain competitive.
• Experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Relationship Management, and Supplier negotiations.
• Adhere to policies and develop best practices to achieve efficiencies and cost reduction.

Working Conditions

Fast paced office environment.