About this role
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the procurement team in handling RFQs, PO processing, and supplier coordination in PUMPS production.
- Manage and strengthen relationships with key suppliers, including handling escalations and negotiations
- Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, benchmarking, and negotiations
- Ensure timely procurement to support production and project requirements
- Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and implement improvement actions
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., dual sourcing, inventory planning)
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance, global teams)
- Develop and enforce procurement processes, policies, and compliance standards
- Track KPIs and prepare procurement reports for management
- Coach and develop team members to improve performance and capability
- Demonstrates consistent communication with direct manager on
project status, procurement activities, and team concerns. - Responsible for updating and aligning with the direct Manager on
operational priorities and team performance. -
Demonstrates effective communication and coordination with
buyers and direct manager.
Education & Experience
- A bachelor’s degree or its equivalents with at least 5 years of relevant work experience
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier negotiations
- Cost-saving initiatives
- Contract management
- Supplier development
- Leadership and mentoring
- Procurement strategy execution
- Global sourcing and supply chain management.
Working Conditions
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This role is 100% onsite
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s 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.
Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
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