Corporate Indirect Category Specialist
Corporate Indirect Category Specialist
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21-09-2025
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Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Category Management experience in the categories defined above. Work with Global Category Managers to develop and deploy sourcing strategies to drive the best value globally. Align and execute with all stakeholders and business leaders involved
- Experienced in Strategic Sourcing processes which include internal & external analysis sourcing strategies and execution contract execution contract management and supplier management
- Ability to maintain current market information for categories of responsibility to ensure that Coherents prices remain competitive within the confines of existing and new contracts
- Analyze spend portfolio and determine overall procurement approach for assigned areas based on magnitude of dollars strategic importance and opportunity for value delivery
- Experienced in supplier development supplier relationship management and supplier negotiations
- Identify capable suppliers to provide indirect goods and services to factories while optimizing the supply base
- Demonstrated ability to promote communication across the company to identify and drive toward standardization of common policies and best practices to achieve efficiencies and cost reduction
- Work with Global Category Managers to develop implementation plans for key categories to be rolled out within Coherent Corp. segments (divisions plant locations).Drive and monitor contract compliance
- Develop monitor and report performance metrics to key stakeholders
- Interact with project/stakeholders on a multi-country/location/division basis to ensure needs and supply strategies are being executed as desired
- Encourage and Implement supplier continuous improvement and cost savings
- Lead cross functional teams to achieve corporate objectives
- Work with suppliers to institute VMI and Consignment programs as appropriate
- Willingness to travel and join international conference calls potentially at night to accommodate international divisions and suppliers
Education & Experience
- Minimum bachelors degree in supply chain management or engineering preferred Masters degree
- Possesses certifications such as C.P.M. or CPSM (preferred)
- Min 5 years of Category Management- Indirect categories
- Excellent negotiating and communication skills
- Familiar with Strategic Sourcing processes
- Experience in building and executing category strategies and quantitative analysis skills
- Ability to network and sustain good working relationships
- Ability to influence and drive results
Skills
- Maintains ethical and professional standards
- Demonstrates leadership skills in international and multicultural contexts
- Communicates effectively in English both written and verbal
- Communicates with internal customers peers and external suppliers at all levels
- Applies data analysis and project management skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products
- Has experience in supplier development quality systems processes and supplier management
- Has conducted supplier audits and qualifications
- Works independently with strong time management skills
- Manages multiple tasks and adapts to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Working Conditions
- This role is hybrid position
- Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
- Open to travel and participate in international conference calls outside regular hours to coordinate with global teams and suppliers
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys 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.
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Employment Type
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