Buyer

Coherent Laser Systems and Measurement (LSM) designs and manufactures precision solid state lasers for scientific, medical, instrumentation and vision markets, as well as calibrated laser measurement systems for a wide variety of laser type and power applications.

The business provides critical technology to thousands of global customers with a wide range of products specifically tailored to satisfy demanding customer requirements.

LSM is located just minutes South of Portland, Oregon and enjoys spectacular Northwest weather and activity opportunities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Structure and negotiate effective inventory replenishment programs, applying inventory liability kanban agreements.

Negotiate favorable pricing, material lead-times, suitable minimum order quantities and payment terms

Manage supplier commitments and maintain PO dates

Provide high level contract administration, oversight and periodic business review with suppliers through preparation and communication of meaningful performance metrics to suppliers

Using Purchasing best practices, interpret reporting tools and action messages to issue purchase orders and supply agreements in accordance with material demand signals, applying automation as much as possible.

Consistently make and meet commitments to internal and external customers

Initiate actions to expedite or push out material deliveries as demand requirements change.

Promptly execute Return to Vendor actions for discrepant materials.

Follow-up for rapid corrective actions by the supplier.

Ensure that ERP system purchasing parameters are managed to reflect purchasing conditions for each supplier and component, enhancing high supplier on time delivery performance.

Provide escalation communication when necessary to remedy supplier performance issues.

Team with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to engage suppliers in quality improvement programs.

Contribute to the metrics established for the team

Perform other tasks as requested in support of business objectives.

Education & Experience


* BS degree or equivalent


* Minimum 5 years of Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Skills

Ability to break down complex tasks into logical, measurable and actionable steps.

Ability to select and prioritize the most time sensitive tasks and establish firm commit dates for each

Data analysis and reporting, able to use data gathering tools to prepare informational reports

Effective Excel user that can use look up functions and pivot tables to analyze purchasing and cost data.

Ability to communicate metrics and utilize them to enhance business performance

Effective and thorough communication ability to internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Ability to plan, organize and lead effective meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Strong ability to format data into me...