Vice President, Procurement Industrial

Coherent Corp is the global leader in photonics designing and manufacturing advanced laser optical and materials technologies. Our innovations power semiconductor manufacturing AI infrastructure advanced communications and precision industrial systems worldwide. With a global footprint and cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D were shaping the future of high-tech industries.

In Scotland our site is a key centre for laser and ultrafast laser technology specialising in the development manufacture and lifecycle support of advanced laser systems for demanding industrial and scientific applications. Working closely with teams across our global network we combine deep engineering expertise with collaborative innovation to deliver high-performance reliable laser solutions with real-world impact.

The Role

The Vice President Procurement - Industrial will serve as the senior procurement leader and strategic business partner to the Industrial General Manager and leadership team. This role will lead procurement strategy across a diverse industrial portfolio including engineered materials lasers and SiC-related businesses.

The VP will be responsible for building and executing sourcing supplier management cost risk and supply assurance strategies that support business growth margin expansion customer delivery product innovation and operational excellence.

What you will be doing

• Act as the strategic procurement partner to the Industrial business leadership team aligning sourcing strategies with business growth manufacturing requirements customer commitments and profitability objectives.
• Lead global sourcing and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of direct materials engineered components capital equipment logistics and indirect spend categories.
• Build and develop a high-performing global supplier network focused on cost quality delivery innovation capacity and risk management.
• Drive commercial negotiations and supplier agreements delivering cost savings productivity improvements working capital benefits and margin expansion.
• Partner closely with engineering operations manufacturing supply chain finance quality and legal teams to support business priorities and operational excellence.
• Ensure supply continuity for critical materials and technologies through robust risk mitigation supplier development and performance management programs.
• Support new product introductions manufacturing expansion initiatives and strategic business transformation projects.
• Enhance procurement processes systems analytics and reporting capabilities to improve decision-making and operational effectiveness across the Industrial segment.

About You

• Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain Engineering Finance or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in procurement sourcing supply chain manufacturing or operations leadership within a global organisation.
• Proven track record managing complex direct materials engineered components and technical supply chains in manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing supplier management commercial negotiations cost optimisation and risk mitigation.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across engineering operations finance quality and supply chain.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to drive business performance through procurement strategies.
• Experience leading global teams and delivering results within matrixed organisations.
• Excellent communication negotiation analytical and decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience: Experience within advanced manufacturing industries such as photonics semiconductors engineered materials precision manufacturing industrial technology or related sectors along with exposure to procurement transformation supplier optimisation value engineering and global category management.