Strategic buyer

Coherent Corp. is the global leader in photonics, empowering innovators to shape the future with breakthrough technologies, from advanced materials to complete laser and optical systems.

Our solutions impact industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets, helping customers overcome complex challenges and unlock new possibilities. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, we operate worldwide, offering an international, collaborative environment where research, manufacturing, and customer-focused teams drive innovation and deliver real-world results.

Location: Jarfalla | Hybrid: 4 days on-site per week

JOB SUMMARY

This is a senior procurement role where you will work closely with the Procurement Manager, Buyers and cross-functional stakeholders to develop supplier relationships, lead strategic sourcing activities, negotiate commercial agreements and drive continuous improvements across the procurement function.

The role combines strategic sourcing, supplier development, commercial negotiations and risk management with supporting the business in complex procurement activities. You will also play an important role in developing procurement processes and strengthening our indirect procurement, including service agreements and facility-related contracts.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Strategic Buyer, you will:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support the business objectives.
• Build and develop long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead commercial negotiations and establish long-term supply agreements.
• Negotiate indirect procurement contracts, including service agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for facility-related services such as cleaning, security, workwear, waste management and other outsourced services.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform spend, market and cost analyses, including TCO modelling and benchmarking.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Prepare business cases and commercial recommendations for management.
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

We believe you are an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial judgement and excellent relationship-building skills.

You have:

• Approximately 8–10 years of experience in strategic procurement within manufacturing, high-tech or a similar industry.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Experience negotiating service agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for indirect procurement and facility-related services.
• Experience driving supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical capability, including TCO modelling, cost analysis and market benchmarking.
• A university degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

CULTURE COMMITMENT

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Candidates who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.