Category Manager

Primary Duties & 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

Education & Experience


* Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, Procurement or a related field required


* 5+ years Procurement experience

Skills


* 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

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

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