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Junior Buyer

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Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Reviews and analyses purchase requisitions.
  • Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost-effective and timely manner.
  • Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
  • Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity.
  • Participates in maximizing the procurement teams; changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information.
  • Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment, and services).
  • Monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate the highest quality at the best value.
  • Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
  • May recommend cost-saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing.
  • Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.
  • Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.
  • Plan, schedule, and monitors the movement of materials through the production requirement
  • Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels
Education & Experience
  • Minimum Diploma/Degree holder in Business Studies/Administration/Management/Mechanical or Electronic Engineering
  • Possess a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Excellent knowledge in Purchasing Process, Material and Supplier Management
  • Experience with ERP/MRP especially in Oracle and Power BI or equivalent will be an added advantage
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'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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