Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Specialist

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Responsible for Coherent's supplier risk databases, integrating environmental and regulatory compliance indicators (e.g., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, Prop 65).


* Analyze and share insights with Global Supply Management and Operations to proactively manage supplier and regulatory risks.


* Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments, covering strategic, financial, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, cybersecurity, and compliance risks


* Monitor emerging regulations, sanctions and trade export/import bans (e.g., critical minerals, OECD Due Diligence, RMI/RBA, UFLPA) and execute on guidance provided by legal to assess their impact on suppliers, identifying and implementing mitigation strategies.


* Collaborate with purchasing teams to develop and execute short- and long-term risk mitigation and business continuity plans, especially for high-risk or sole-source suppliers.


* Generate risk alerts based on severity and ensure timely action across procurement functions.


* Contribute to the development and execution of procurement's risk management strategy, embedding compliance and predictive risk forecasting into core processes.


* Align risk initiatives with business planning, digital tool adoption, and resource allocation.


* Stay abreast of global supply chain regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices.


* Prepare and present executive-level reports on supplier risk, compliance performance, and mitigation efforts.


* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and ethical sourcing across the global supply chain through quality and compliance initiatives.


* Conduct ongoing risk sensing, environmental scanning, and industry benchmarking to ensure proactive supplier risk management.

Education & Experience


* Minimum 8 yr.

experience in procurement or related supply chains with exposure to risk management scope


* Bacherlor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degree.

Skills


* Familiarity with material categories, including electronics, machining, molding, assembling, tooling, and manufacturing processes, is advantageous.


* Familiarity with material categories and manufacturing processes such as electronics, machining, molding, assembling, and tooling.


* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present insights confidently.


* Effective communicator with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders.


* Global perspective with experience across regions and awareness of diverse market and regulatory environments.


* Proven track record in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies.


* Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.


* Strategic, proactive, and able to lead projects independently while managing multiple priorities.


* Skilled in identifying and mitigating supply chain ris...