Commodity Manager
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize the optical supplier base to make sure COS
- Take lead on driving material cost reduction by negotiation, VAVE (value added value engineering), sourcing, bidding, and etc.
- Define commodity strategy and ensure solid execution of the corresponding action plans across the organization
- Negotiate VMI program and business contract with suppliers.
- Facilitate the understanding and use of leading-edge technology in the sourcing Optical components and materials on a global basis.
- Work as a bridge between design team and suppliers.
- Perform SBR (Supplier business review) with key suppliers.
- Participate supplier system audit
- Manage supplier’s partnership and risk
Qualification & Requirements
- BS degree and above
- Minimum 8 years of fiber optics industrial product commodity Management experience
- Knowledgeable on optical material technology and manufacturing process
- Strong negotiation and presentation skill.
- Ability to deliver on short term objectives while driving long term changes.
- Skillfully communicate in English in both verbal and written.
- Be able to travel in and out of China frequently.
- Initiative
- Business Environment awareness
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