Team Lead, Purchasing at Coherent Corp. Vietnam

, Đồng Nai Province, Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Vendor Management, Procurement, Inventory Optimization, ERP Systems, Microsoft Excel, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Management, Cost Analysis, Import/Export Regulations

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage daily purchasing operations to ensure uninterrupted support for manufacturing activities. * Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and commercial terms to achieve cost-saving targets. * Procure raw materials, consumables, spare parts, equipment, and services while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met. * Identify and qualify alternative suppliers and materials to mitigate supply risks and improve supply continuity. * Collaborate with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to optimize inventory levels and material availability. * Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness. * Conduct supplier evaluations, business reviews, audits, and performance assessments. * Ensure compliance with company policies, import/export regulations, and procurement procedures. * Analyze procurement data and generate reports on cost savings, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and purchasing KPIs. * Support localization initiatives and inventory reduction programs to improve working capital efficiency. * Lead project procurement activities, including new product introductions, equipment purchases, and site expansion projects. * Develop, coach, and manage a team of purchasing professionals to achieve operational and strategic objectives. Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related disciplines. * Minimum 5 years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment. * Previous experience leading or supervising a purchasing team is preferred. * Strong supplier negotiation, strategic sourcing, and vendor management capabilities. * Experience procuring direct and indirect materials, equipment, spare parts, and manufacturing services. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate costs, supplier performance, and inventory optimization opportunities. * Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. * Knowledge of import/export regulations, supply chain management, and procurement best practices. * Good communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels. * Fluent English communication skills; Chinese language capability is an advantage. Working Conditions & Benefits * Working Location: 2A – 1.F1, Tran Phu Street, Nhon Trach I Industrial Park, Nhon Trach Ward, Dong Nai City, Vietnam. * Flexible Working Hours: Standard 40-hour workweek with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance and productivity. * Free Shuttle Service: Company-provided transportation from Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City to the Nhon Trach office. * Opportunity to work in a global manufacturing environment supporting advanced technology and high-growth operations. 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.

Responsibilities

Lead daily purchasing operations and develop sourcing strategies to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing support and cost-saving targets. Manage a team of purchasing professionals while monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.