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Bloomfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06002, USA
Listed on 2026-09-22
Listing for:
Coherent Corp.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Run daily MRP summary reports on and execute purchase orders in conjunction with buy messages.
- Manage and Maintain purchase requisitions, quotations, etc.
- Escalate and action shortages / potential shortages as and when they occur.
- Managing delivery schedule & order book of components for production, engineering and NPI Projects to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
- Calculating and distributing demand forecasts to supply base.
- Compilation of supplier performance reports; management of supplier base including negotiating favorable pricing arrangements, lead-time reductions, financial liability, Kanban agreements, etc.
- Ensuring suppliers adhere & perform to Supply Agreement terms & conditions.
- Interacting closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Suppliers to resolve quality issues.
- Coordinating with engineering departments on New Product Introductions, ensuring supply base and Operations requirements are met.
- Ensuring that new suppliers are vetted appropriately following Coherent Corp. process
- Responsibility for procurement business system data input and integrity, & management of relevant item attributes,
- Performing cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services).
- Delivering on Key Performance Measures, incl. supplier OTD, inventory targets and SOX Compliance.
- Take ownership and manage Suppliers of key commodities.
- Providing support to Procurement Supervisor, Supply Chain Management, and Global Commodity Managers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Run daily MRP summary reports on and execute purchase orders in conjunction with buy messages.
- Manage and Maintain purchase requisitions, quotations, etc.
- Escalate and action shortages / potential shortages as and when they occur.
- Managing delivery schedule & order book of components for production, engineering and NPI Projects to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
- Calculating and distributing demand forecasts to supply base.
- Compilation of supplier performance reports; management of supplier base including negotiating favorable pricing arrangements, lead-time reductions, financial liability, Kanban agreements, etc.
- Ensuring suppliers adhere & perform to Supply Agreement terms & conditions.
- Interacting closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Suppliers to resolve quality issues.
- Coordinating with engineering departments on New Product Introductions, ensuring supply base and Operations requirements are met.
- Ensuring that new suppliers are vetted appropriately following Coherent Corp. process
- Responsibility for procurement business system data input and integrity, & management of relevant item attributes,
- Performing cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services).
- Delivering on Key Performance Measures, incl. supplier OTD, inventory targets and SOX Compliance.
- Take ownership and manage Suppliers of key commodities.
- Providing support to Procurement Supervisor, Supply Chain Management, and Global Commodity Managers.
- Ability to read and understand Engineering Drawing(s), measuring supplier capability and capacity, new product introduction, annual cost and inventory reduction.
- Global Sourcing Experience with electronic components.
- Demonstrated supplier negotiation, decision-making, organizational and communication skills.
- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated analytical ability and detail orientation.
- Previous experience with ERP/MRP systems, Oracle preferred.
- High Level Microsoft Office experience, advanced Excel and PowerPoint Presentation Skills
- Willingness to present to direct Supervisor & Sr. Management
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