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Coherent Corp. · 2 months ago

Procurement Project Manager

position6800 South, US-75, Sherman, TX, 75090, US
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date9+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a company focused on procurement and supply chain management, and they are seeking a Procurement Project Manager. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement projects, coordinating with suppliers, and driving cost-efficiency initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Manage procurement and supply chain projects end-to-end, including wafer and substrate sourcing, supplier qualifications, contract transitions, and logistics planning
Act as the project lead with suppliers, ensuring milestones are met, risks are addressed, and communications remain clear and professional
Support dual-sourcing, buffer strategies, and contingency planning to reduce exposure from single-source suppliers, trade regulations, or geopolitical instability
Drive initiatives that deliver measurable savings, streamline procurement processes, and improve supplier performance
Work closely with engineering, quality, operations, planning and finance to align supply chain projects with technical requirements and production schedules
Coordinate procurement readiness for capital tool moves, site transitions, and shutdown logistics
Track and report project progress, KPIs, and outcomes to procurement leadership and stakeholders
Contribute to improving supplier scorecards, ERP workflows, and procurement best practices
Establish program charters, governance structures, and success criteria with a focus on quantifiable outcomes
Support digital transformation initiatives by adopting ERP analytics, Power BI, and AI-enhanced tools to improve visibility and forecasting

Qualification

Procurement ManagementERP ProficiencyProject ManagementData AnalysisRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementFinancial AcumenCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

Minimum 9 yr. experience in related field plus 3+ years managing projects in semiconductor
Bachelor's Degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field
Strong ability to analyze and interpret data to inform sourcing, risk management, and supplier performance decisions
Demonstrated success delivering projects on-time and within budget, particularly in supplier transitions and sourcing initiatives
Proficiency with ERP (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or Ariba) and project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar), Power BI and AI
Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Ability to communicate across cultural differences and amongst different levels including executive leadership
Hands-on project execution with a bias for action
Data-driven decision-making and financial acumen
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong collaboration skills across functions and geographies
Practical risk awareness — balancing urgency with long-term supply chain resilience
Proficiency in operating standard office equipment, including scanners, and in utilizing Outlook and other Microsoft applications
Ability/willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of time
Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation
Must be able to adorn clean room attire
Must be able to lift, pull 20 lbs

Company

Coherent Corp.

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Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
dateFounded in 1971
location
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.coherent.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Coherent Corp. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (20)
2024 (18)
2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.44B
Key Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $3.03B
2021-05-07Post Ipo Equity· $410M
1987-10-09IPO

Leadership Team

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Sherri Luther
CFO and Treasurer
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Giovanni Barbarossa
Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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