Category Manager

Coherent Corp.•Sherman, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, Procurement or a related field required
5+ years Procurement experience
Strong business acumen including structured problem solving, analytical skills, data analysis and solid understanding of strategic sourcing and contract management concepts required
Strong history of thinking systemically, challenging the status quo and building value-based relationships required
Ability to create, communicate and execute a strategic roadmap and influence collaboration and coordination
Ability to multi-task and drive closure of open issues/concerns
Creative and innovative problem solver with significant project management experience
Strong experience in procurement processes and system integration projects
Contract negotiation and management experience and skills
Ability to work collaboratively, prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Development of category strategy, goals and savings targets in line with company strategy, sourcing events, supply market analysis, and procurement best-practices
Strong negotiation, project management and facilitation skills and leverage this knowledge for cost reduction opportunities across the region
Negotiate MSAs, monitor compliance and timing of expiration
Collaborate with internal business stakeholders in developing category strategy, objectives, and performance targets – availability, quality, cost, schedule, service, and innovation
Act as central point of contact and knowledge for regionally coordinated efforts
Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations
Leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO
Identify potential risks and create mitigation plans across risk types (supplier financial, quality, supply continuity, etc.)
Drive continuous improvement efforts in total cost of ownership
Manage new supplier selection processes and developing/maintaining supplier relationships
Develop market intelligence on supply base, own key vendor relationships based on assigned categories and monitor key strategies and suppliers
Accurately forecast total cost benefit opportunities
Provide timely budget guidance to the businesses