Coherent

Senior Buyer

Coherent • $75K — $95K *
Sherman, TX 75090In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of related procurement experience required.
  • BS/MS degree in a relevant field preferred.
  • Proficient in MRP systems and related procurement processes.
  • Understanding of supplier management and customer service principles.
  • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage purchasing processes for assigned suppliers and categories.
  • Participate in annual budget development and performance monitoring.
  • Coordinate bids and ensure compliance with legal provisions.
  • Lead cost reduction initiatives and report progress to management.
  • Maintain integrity of the MRP system and oversee purchasing transactions.
  • Establish and monitor vendor inventory agreements.
  • Review procurement documentation for accuracy and compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive career development platform.
  • Opportunities for professional advancement and growth.
  • Stable working environment with longevity potential.
  • Commitment to employee performance and reward system.
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Job Description

Primary Duties & 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 (RFQ'S), Request for proposals (RFP'S); ensures all applicable legal and contractual provisions are met; manage and participate in solicitation, evaluation and award of bids; perform or assist others in the performance of price/cost analysis; negotiate contract provisions; prepare specifications as required.
  • Leader in cost reduction activity and report them to the purchasing manager on a consistent basis.
  • Maintains 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, assist in part number creation, etc.)
  • Create consigned vendor managed inventory (CVMI) or vendor managed inventory (VMI) agreements and maintain proper inventory levels to the benefit of the operation's performance.
  • Determine appropriate contracts for various types of procurement needs; review requisitions/purchase orders and related documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with department and company procedures and requirements; review invoices and other documentation for accuracy and compliance; resolve disputed invoices.
  • Have an in depth understanding of commodities purchased and industry leaders that provide said commodities. Interface with internal customers, work with peer groups and support the purchasing team.
  • Participate and or lead cross functional teams to meet department goals and objectives. Must be the commercial expert in all team activities.

Education & Experience
  • Minimum 6 yrs. of direct or closely related experience.
  • BS/MS or equivalent degree in related field

Skills
  • Working understanding of MRP systems, bill of materials (BOM), Accounting, production control, receiving and inventory along with some database management skills will support the requirements of this job.
  • Understand Purchasing's role in the ERP/MRP (Expandable) environment along with ability to interface with manufacturing data base systems (Agile)
  • Strong customer service skills are required to be able to interface with internal customers as well as outside suppliers. Must be able to effectively communicate between operations personnel and upper management.
  • Must have strong time management skills; Self-motivation is required for timely completion of projects and duties.
  • Working knowledge of the procurement and supplier management processes.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to support internal customer's and external supplier relationships. Conflict resolution and team development in a dynamic environment requiring the ability to work with and influence others.
  • Must be willing to get involved, ask questions, obtain support from and give to others.

Working Conditions
  • Normal office environment and climate-controlled manufacturing facilities.
  • Work around chemicals (such as solids and acids)
  • Weekend availability may be required

Physical Requirements
  • Stand for up to 1
  • Lift up to 6-10 Pounds
  • Push/Pull up to 6-10 pounds
  • Sit for up to 4 hours at a time)

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.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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