Category Manager
Coherent Corp.Texas, United States • Pennsylvania, United States
Posted March 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components, providing a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best.
Job Description
Category Manager position responsible for developing category strategy, goals, and savings targets in line with company strategy, sourcing events, supply market analysis, and procurement best-practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, Procurement or a related field required
- 5+ years Procurement experience
- Strong business acumen including structured problem solving, analytical skills, data analysis and solid understanding of strategic sourcing and contract management concepts required
- Ability to create, communicate and execute a strategic roadmap and influence collaboration and coordination
- Creative and innovative problem solver with significant project management experience
- Strong experience in procurement processes and system integration projects
- Contract negotiation and management experience and skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
