II-VI Aerospace & Defense · 2 months ago
Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Specialist
5100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $159K/yr
8+ years expII-VI Aerospace & Defense is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials. They are seeking a Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Specialist responsible for managing supplier risk databases, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with purchasing teams to develop risk mitigation strategies.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for Coherent's supplier risk databases, integrating environmental and regulatory compliance indicators (e.g., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, Prop 65)
Analyze and share insights with Global Supply Management and Operations to proactively manage supplier and regulatory risks
Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments, covering strategic, financial, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, cybersecurity, and compliance risks
Monitor emerging regulations, sanctions and trade export/import bans (e.g., critical minerals, OECD Due Diligence, RMI/RBA, UFLPA) and execute on guidance provided by legal to assess their impact on suppliers, identifying and implementing mitigation strategies
Collaborate with purchasing teams to develop and execute short- and long-term risk mitigation and business continuity plans, especially for high-risk or sole-source suppliers
Generate risk alerts based on severity and ensure timely action across procurement functions
Contribute to the development and execution of procurement's risk management strategy, embedding compliance and predictive risk forecasting into core processes
Align risk initiatives with business planning, digital tool adoption, and resource allocation
Stay abreast of global supply chain regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices
Prepare and present executive-level reports on supplier risk, compliance performance, and mitigation efforts
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and ethical sourcing across the global supply chain through quality and compliance initiatives
Conduct ongoing risk sensing, environmental scanning, and industry benchmarking to ensure proactive supplier risk management
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 yr. experience in procurement or related supply chains with exposure to risk management scope
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degree
Familiarity with material categories, including electronics, machining, molding, assembling, tooling, and manufacturing processes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present insights confidently
Effective communicator with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders
Global perspective with experience across regions and awareness of diverse market and regulatory environments
Proven track record in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies
Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Strategic, proactive, and able to lead projects independently while managing multiple priorities
Skilled in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks
Knowledge of compliance requirements for hazardous materials and environmental legislation (e.g., REACH, RoHS, TSCA)
Understanding of sustainability frameworks, including ESG principles, sustainable sourcing, and environmental impact assessments
Familiarity with EU sustainability directives such as CSRD and CSDDD, and experience supporting their implementation and reporting across the supply chain
Company
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
II-VI Aerospace & Defense provides optical assemblies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sheila Campbell
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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