Requirements :
· BS/BA or equivalent degree preferably in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
· Total of 5 or more years of progressive responsibility for commodity management and manufacturing standards in a multifaceted, high precision high volume, complex product mix manufacturing environment utilizing modern manufacturing systems software and techniques.
· Professional Certifications: Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and ISM knowledge required, certifications preferred
· Ability to read blueprints and specifications on drawings is required.
· Experience with global commodity management activities, procurement and purchasing in a global economy level.
· Experience in manufacturing systems, BOM, MRP scheduling/planning techniques, with strong knowledge of demand planning is required.
· Oracle and SAP working knowledge desired.
· Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills including SPC.
· Material requirements planning and distribution requirements.
· Experience in determining both high precision machine and high craft, workforce capacities.
· Excellent written/verbal English skills
Responsibilities :
· To manage the global activities for different commodities in the machined components category worldwide for Coherent Corporation and to assess and develop suppliers to generate the most value for the organization.
· Develop knowledge and understanding of NPI projects, R&D projects, component mix requirements, special engineering info, tooling requirements and fabrication requirements for machined components worldwide.
· Develop, refine and continuously improve the supplier base for a specific commodity to ensure highest levels of customer service consistent with sound inventory policies while working to control costs for purchased components sourced from third party suppliers.
· Maintain ASL for commodity suppliers, help maintain proper supplier segmentation for machined components, maintain preferred supplier tree for machined components categories – CNC, Die casting, Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, etc.
· Ensure proper monitoring of supplier database, accuracy of GEP spend data and supplier taxonomy, maintain a minimum required number of suppliers in the ASL and continue to aggregate and reduce the supplier base to minimum number of suppliers required for the commodity.
· Responsible for accurate and timely communication, reporting and analysis for the commodity management process.
· Devises ways and means to maximize commodity buying efficiency and minimize supply risk.
· Helps develop and manage pricing strategies and cost savings initiatives.
· Initiates contracts (MSA) and facilitates supplier qualification/disqualification and pricing negotiations.
· Holds required SBR with top spend suppliers yearly or more often and continues to search globally for best value suppliers for Coherent Corporation.
· Familiar with the use of GEP database, Oracle, SAP, and Laser Fiche as needed.
