Buyer

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Purchasing

• Procures materials components, supplies and services necessary for the operation of the Company
• Set-up and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP / ERP system
• Develop and communicate purchasing agreements.
• Participates in purchasing initiatives, cost reduction programs, etc.
• Works as the purchasing liaison between facilities. Negotiates blanket orders as needed.
• Develops purchasing reports for vendor analysis, purchase volumes, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc.
• Communicates problems, results, and important issues to applicable supervisors, scientists, and engineers.
• Ensures that requisitions receive proper signatory permission.
• Place orders with Approved Suppliers from properly executed requisitions and expedites critical materials as necessary.
• Works with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and pricing problems.
• Challenges price increases, particularly those greater than the rate of inflation and evaluates bids consistent with the total cost of ownership

Planning

Reporting, Analysis and Production Control

Computerized Record & Technical Database

Education & Experience

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.

About Us

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 is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.

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