Principal, Supply Chain Machined Components

Requirements :

• BS/BA or equivalent degree preferably in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Systems Engineering Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
• Total of 5 or more years of progressive responsibility for commodity management and manufacturing standards in a multifaceted high precision high volume complex product mix manufacturing environment utilizing modern manufacturing systems software and techniques.
• Professional Certifications: Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and ISM knowledge required certifications preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications on drawings is required.
• Experience with global commodity management activities procurement and purchasing in a global economy level.
• Experience in manufacturing systems BOM MRP scheduling/planning techniques with strong knowledge of demand planning is required.
• Oracle and SAP working knowledge desired.
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills including SPC.
• Material requirements planning and distribution requirements.
• Experience in determining both high precision machine and high craft workforce capacities.
• Excellent written/verbal English skills

Responsibilities :

• To manage the global activities for different commodities in the machined components category worldwide for Coherent Corporation and to assess and develop suppliers to generate the most value for the organization.
• Develop refine and continuously improve the supplier base for a specific commodity to ensure highest levels of customer service consistent with sound inventory policies while working to control costs for purchased components sourced from third party suppliers.
• Ensure proper monitoring of supplier database accuracy of GEP spend data and supplier taxonomy maintain a minimum required number of suppliers in the ASL and continue to aggregate and reduce the supplier base to minimum number of suppliers required for the commodity.
• Responsible for accurate and timely communication reporting and analysis for the commodity management process.
• Devises ways and means to maximize commodity buying efficiency and minimize supply risk.
• Helps develop and manage pricing strategies and cost savings initiatives.
• Initiates contracts (MSA) and facilitates supplier qualification/disqualification and pricing negotiations.
• Holds required SBR with top spend suppliers yearly or more often and continues to search globally for best value suppliers for Coherent Corporation.

Working Conditions

• This role is either office work or home office work.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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