Sr Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage processes related to the purchase of equipment, supplies, and services for assigned suppliers, categories, and manufacturing site.
• Participate in developing and monitoring performance against the annual operating budget.
• Coordinate formal and informal bids, request for quote/qualification (RFQs), and request for proposals (RFPs); ensure all applicable legal and contractual provisions are met.
• Manage and participate in solicitation, evaluation, and award of bids; perform or assist others in price/cost analysis.
• Negotiate contract provisions and prepare specifications as required.
• Lead cost reduction activities and report them to the purchasing manager consistently.
• Maintain the MRP system’s integrity, monitoring indicators, reporting on, and ensuring the smooth flow of purchasing transactions (from PO entry, expediting, tracking multi-party component assemblies, assisting in part number creation, etc.).
• Create consigned vendor managed inventory (CVMI) or vendor managed inventory (VMI) agreements and maintain proper inventory levels to benefit operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of procurement experience; semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fab tools, installation processes, and supplier ecosystem.
• Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations and develop supplier partnerships.
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP systems; Excel and Microsoft Project experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Full understanding and working knowledge of MRP systems, bill of materials (BOM), accounting, production control, receiving, and inventory, along with some database management skills.
• Ability to understand Purchasing’s role in the ERP/MRP environment and interface with manufacturing database systems (e.g., Agile).
• Strong ability to drive actions and solutions through cross-functional teams using professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues.
• In-depth understanding of commodities purchased and knowledge of industry leaders providing those commodities.
• Strong negotiation and customer service skills to interface with internal customers and outside suppliers.
• Effective communication between operations personnel and upper management.
• Strong time management skills and self-motivation to manage multiple projects and ensure timely completion.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work around chemicals (such as solids and acids).
• Ability to stand for up to 1 hour at a time.
• Ability to work weekends as needed to respond to the business needs of a 24/7 manufacturing facility.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 6-10 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull up to 6-10 pounds.
• Ability to sit for up to 4 hours at a time.

Safety & Quality Responsibilities

• Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Depending on location, responsible for the execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, and/or other applicable standards 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

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard work through a competitive compensation program.