Business Procurement Analytics/Commodity Supplier Development Lead

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve spend analysis and cost modeling tools that support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Build detailed pricing models for direct and indirect materials to identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiation leverage.
• Analyze supplier cost structures, market trends, commodity movements, and inflationary impacts.
• Conduct scenario analysis related to demand fluctuations, supply disruptions, and business growth initiatives.
• Quantify and communicate the financial impact of pricing changes across multiple manufacturing and operating locations.
• Develop actionable reporting and metrics to improve procurement performance and cost visibility.
• Validate pricing and contract compliance within Oracle ERP and related systems.
• Negotiation Support & Commercial Analysis
• Prepare comprehensive negotiation support packages, including cost breakdowns, benchmarking, and savings analyses.
• Evaluate supplier quotations, proposals, and commercial agreements to identify opportunities, risks, and leverage points.
• Support Category Managers and Procurement Leadership with fact-based recommendations and financial analysis.
• Track realized savings, cost avoidance, and supplier commitments against negotiated objectives.
• Develop reporting to support strategic initiatives such as supplier consolidation, duplicate part reduction, spend compliance, and maverick spend elimination.
• Partner with sourcing teams to develop data-driven negotiation strategies that improve commercial outcomes.
• Design and maintain executive dashboards that provide visibility into spend, savings, supplier performance, and supply risk.
• Prepare leadership and board-ready presentations summarizing financial exposure, mitigation strategies, and sourcing performance.
• Translate operational and supply chain metrics into meaningful financial insights for executive audiences.
• Consolidate, validate, and analyze data from multiple sites and business functions to support enterprise-level decisions.
• Develop reporting packages that improve visibility into procurement performance and working capital initiatives.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and purchasing data within Oracle ERP.
• Perform periodic audits to ensure pricing, contracts, and purchasing transactions align with established agreements.
• Establish standardized reporting methodologies and analytical controls to improve data quality and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvements in pricing governance, reporting accuracy, and procurement analytics.
• Support system enhancements and process improvements that strengthen data integrity and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support business objectives.
• Provide analytical support for quarterly business reviews, supplier reviews, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Present findings, recommendations, and financial impacts confidently to senior leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by delivering timely, accurate, and actionable business insights.
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects that improve operational and financial performance.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or related fields.
• 4–7 years of experience in procurement analytics, strategic sourcing, supply chain finance, financial analysis, or related disciplines.

Skills

• Strong Oracle ERP experience with a proven ability to manage pricing and procurement data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, Power Query, PivotTables, and data visualization.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations through detailed cost and commercial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in an open concept office environment.
• Ability to work weekends as needed to respond to the business needs of a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work around chemicals (such as solids and acids)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 1 hour at a time
• Ability to lift up to 6-10 Pounds
• Ability to push/pull up to 6-10 pounds
• Ability to sit for up to 4 hours at a time

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .

About Us

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.

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