Job Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
PURCHASING
- Co-ordinate, plan to ensure that purchased goods arrive on time; at the right specification, quality, and quantity; at good services and at the competitive prices.
- Prepare the commercial contract/purchase order by own process by terms and conditions of the contract to ensure that terms and conditions are in line with department and company Objectives.
- Provide shipping document to Im-Export to customs clearance and provide document for payment in case of needed.
- Take lead other topics of non-raw material purchase, service purchase by communication, discussion to ensure that specification and requirement are fully understood in a quality, timely manner at target price / cost
- Take lead to solve basic issues and shown complex issue to ensure achievement of target price/ cost and quality.
- Coordinate with supplier and technical team to organize tender for construction or service to select right constructors.
- Follow on material RTV with suppliers for compensate likes to return, replacement or refund.
- Follow internal lead-time PR to PO, PR/PO status and forecast potential risk to have properly action.
- Define non-value-added step in working process and procedure then improves.
- Follow and conform Customs compliance for all purchases transaction
COST
- Lead of sourcing and qualifying supplier for material, maintenance spare parts, machined tooling, factory supply and General affair and organize tender for construction and service project
- Lead the cost savings project per target listed in KPI and GOAL.
- Negotiate pricing, discounts and contractual terms with suppliers by self.
- Optimize and allocate the best mean of transportation per shipping matrix.
MASTER DATA & ERP APPLICATION
- Timely create & maintain material master data and procurement status in ERP correctly.
- Study and make use of ERP application to improve job quality
- Generate various reports to support purchasing job
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
- Directly involved with critical issues involving suppliers to ensure achievement of target price/ cost
- Manage key supplier performance to ensure achievement of target cost & take corrective action when necessary
- Provide a technical interface between Engineering and Suppliers to ensure achievement of target price/ cost
- Follow the process and procedures for parts received from suppliers that are inspected to ensure they meet Marlow requirements and a Non-Conformance process for parts that do not meet requirements
- Co-operate with SQE and other departments to qualify material & supplier.
- Coordinate with Marlow Industries to maintain and update material primary supplier in ERP timely
- Monitor OTD supplier performance monthly and take corrective action when necessary.
- Promote business relationship with suppliers.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- Create project work plans and monitor the progress; understands the engineering team role; able to work many tasks simultaneously
- Checking closely backlog and forecast demand to communicate regularly, update information with customer to ensure inventory is at the optimum level
- Analyses information & make effort/ initiatives to achieve stock target.
Others
- Updates and may trains within the section new law requirements
- Maintain and manage documents, data in compliant with ISO requirements.
- Responsible for timely and consistent communication with department terms
- Maintains a positive and cooperative attitude to build a teamwork environment
- Adapts readily to change in work caused by new requirements and/or situations
- May conduct the training on sharing the technical knowledge to lower level
- Prepares reports; able to explain work concisely and clearly; may present to customer if needed; can lead group discussions; can tailor discussions towards the audience
- Other tasks assigned by superior.
Requirements
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree required. Majors in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or Industrial Management are preferred.
- Working Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of related experience in purchasing/procurement, especially in direct materials purchasing.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the timely arrival of purchased goods, ensuring they meet the required specifications, quality, and quantity.
- Prepare commercial contracts and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company objectives and terms and conditions.
- Provide shipping documents for customs clearance and payment processes as needed.
- Lead non-raw material and service purchases, ensuring clear communication and understanding of requirements.
- Solve basic and complex issues related to procurement, achieving target prices and cost savings.
- Coordinate with suppliers and technical teams for construction and service tenders, selecting the right contractors.
- Follow up on material returns, replacements, and refunds with suppliers.
- Monitor internal lead times, PR to PO status, and forecast potential risks, taking appropriate actions.
- Identify and eliminate non-value-added steps in the working process and improve procedures.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations for all procurement transactions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, with a specialization in Supply Chain Management preferred.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement, particularly in direct materials purchasing.
- Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of successful cost-saving initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills in both Vietnamese and English, with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems, with a focus on ERP application for job improvement.
- Analytical mindset and data interpretation skills to make informed decisions.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proactive problem-solving approach and a willingness to work in a dynamic, professional environment.
- Good teamwork and cross-functional coordination skills, with integrity and understanding of purchasing code of conduct.
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and a positive, collaborative attitude.
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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