Vice President, Procurement, Industrial

Vice President, Procurement, Industrial

About the Company

Globally-recognized provider of photonics & laser technology products

Industry
Semiconductors

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1971

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Coherent
• Electronics and Electrical
• Lasers
• Manufacturing
• Optoelectronics and Fiber

Specialties

• lasers
• semiconductors
• laser systems
• laser applications
• communication components
• optoelectronic devices
• optical transceivers
• optical instrumentation
• laser machines & systems
• laser components & accessories
• laser measurement instruments
• engineered materials
• sic power devices & modules
• sic substrates & epitaxy
• ion implantation
• lithium-ion battery recycling
• and ceramics capabilities

Business Classifications

• B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Procurement - Industrial to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will serve as the senior procurement leader and strategic business partner, leading procurement strategy across a diverse industrial portfolio. This includes responsibilities for sourcing, supplier management, cost, risk, and supply assurance strategies that align with business growth, margin expansion, customer delivery, product innovation, and operational excellence. The role involves acting as a strategic procurement partner to the industrial business leadership team, leading global sourcing and supplier management, and driving commercial negotiations to deliver cost savings and productivity improvements. Applicants for the Vice President, Procurement - Industrial role at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with an advanced degree preferred, and extensive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations leadership within a global organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex supply chains, strong expertise in strategic sourcing, and the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders. Experience in advanced manufacturing industries and exposure to procurement transformation, supplier optimization, and global category management is also preferred. The role requires a professional with excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills, who can enhance procurement processes and systems to improve operational effectiveness.

Hiring Manager Title
Industrial General Manager

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Operations