Procurement Process Excellence Program Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Systems and User Support:
  • Provide day-to-day support for procurement systems (e.g., Oracle), including troubleshooting and resolving user issues
  • Manage enhancement requests and system functionality improvements
  • Administer user access and security, ensuring compliance with policies and controls  
• Process Improvement & Transformation:
  • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline procurement processes, workflows, and data capture
  • Translate business requirements into scalable system and process solutions
  • Support implementation of system enhancements (e.g., automation, new tools)
  • Drive standardization of procurement policies and practices across business units
  • Partner with IT to advance automation, digital tools, and analytics capabilities
  • Act as a liaison between business users and IT teams
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
  • Conduct ongoing process reviews and continuous improvement initiatives                                                                     
• Project Management:
  • Lead cross-functional procurement transformation initiatives
  • Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
  • Track outcomes and ensure successful delivery of business objectives
• Training & Enablement
  • Deliver training and onboarding for systems, tools, and processes
  • Support change management for new capabilities and process updates
  • Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and best practices
  • Establish and sustain procurement process governance frameworks 

Education & Experience

•      Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field

• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma) preferred

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or business process management

  • Experience in procurement transformation or digital procurement tools

• Proven experience supporting or managing ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and related procurement tools; and in process improvement, transformation initiatives, or system implementations

• Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders

• Experience leading or contributing to projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

• Exposure to automation tools, AI/analytics platforms, or workflow solutions

 

Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong data analysis and data quality management skills

• Understanding of procurement processes

• Ability to independently troubleshoot system and data issues

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze data to understand trends and develop action plans

• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.) & Internet applications

• Ability to balance competing priorities

• Ability to work with and influence peers, customers and senior management

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

• Ability to work independently

• Ability and willingness to work off-hours to support a global team

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting

• Project planning and management experience

Working Conditions

Office environment.

Physical Requirements

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.  This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.  They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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

 

About UsCoherent 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!

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