Buyer

Education & Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or an equivalent degree.
• SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent negotiating 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.
• 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.
• Adherence to policies and develop best practices to achieve efficiency and cost reduction.
• 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).
• Working Conditions
• Fast paced office environment that relies on heavy use of computers with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].