Lead Procurement Supervisor (Pumps)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the procurement team in handling RFQs, PO processing, and supplier coordination in PUMPS production.


• Manage and strengthen relationships with key suppliers, including handling escalations and negotiations


• Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, benchmarking, and negotiations


• Ensure timely procurement to support production and project requirements


• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and implement improvement actions


• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., dual sourcing, inventory planning)


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance, global teams)


• Develop and enforce procurement processes, policies, and compliance standards


• Track KPIs and prepare procurement reports for management


• Coach and develop team members to improve performance and capability


• Demonstrates consistent communication with direct manager on
  
  project status, procurement activities, and team concerns.


• Responsible for updating and aligning with the direct Manager on
  
  operational priorities and team performance.


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  Demonstrates effective communication and coordination with
  
  buyers and direct manager.

  
  

   

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or its equivalents with at least 5 years of relevant work experience 
  
   

Skills

• Strategic sourcing


• Supplier negotiations


• Cost-saving initiatives


• Contract management


• Supplier development


• Leadership and mentoring


• Procurement strategy execution


• Global sourcing and supply chain management.

Working Conditions

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  This role is 100% onsite

  
  

   

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