Sourcing on commodity and selecting the right capable supplier
Performs RFQ (Request for Quotation) from local PH or Asian supplier(s) for Contactor product(s)
Drives quotation(s) negotiation with qualified local PH or Asian supplier(s) to meet Cohu PH target price(s)
Provides quotation(s) summary for final decision making to Cohu PH and initiate meetings for decision and alignment
Collects, analyzes, reviews and ensures accurateness of all commercial and engineering (drawing and specification) data to be used in supplier quotation and negotiation.
Issues Quantity Contract or Purchaser Order for First Article purpose
Assists First Article Inspection (FAI) with Supplier, Engineering Team and FAI Team to complete part qualification
Supports FAI material readiness if the product(s) is not transferred to manufacturing
Supplier Performance Management - Leads QBR reviews with suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery performance. Supports driving closure of improvement actions. Leads SCOC, Supplier Cyber Security ratings and highlight risks on Supply Chain.
Drives cost savings initiatives with the sourcing team to generate substantial value for the company and provide a consolidated report.
Negotiates with selected supplier for part best offer with part premium quality and lead time.
Performs regular market watch and internal needs analysis & find new supplier if required.
Validates and benchmark for any cost up from suppliers and seek approval.
Drives payment terms improvement with suppliers.
Skills Required
- Experience in sourcing and procurement
- Ability to analyze commercial and engineering data
- Strong negotiation skills with suppliers
Cohu, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cohu, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Cohu, Inc..
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Retirement Support — A company-sponsored 401(k) with employer matching contributions is described in filings, supporting long-term savings. Company materials also highlight retirement programs as part of a comprehensive package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discounted lookback feature is outlined, expanding access to ownership. This structure can enhance total rewards value beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials outline robust paid time off programs and parental leave for all new parents. Time-off programs are presented as part of a comprehensive, globally relevant benefits suite.
Cohu, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Cohu is a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection & metrology handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems and semiconductor automated test equipment used by global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers and semiconductor test subcontractors. Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test, and accelerating time-to-market. Cohu is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: COHU) global company with headquarters in Poway, CA. We have a global footprint with ~3,000 employees. We are the leading supplier of Semiconductor Test and Inspection & Metrology Handlers and Test Contactors. We have market leadership in RF Power Amplifier/Front-End Module Testing.







