Category Manager – Chemicals, Gases, Energy & Utilities

Coherent Corp.

. Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for Chemicals & Gases and Energy & Utilities .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,330 - $146,280 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management while effectively managing supplier relationships and performance. Proficient in data analysis and financial forecasting to drive cost-saving initiatives and support sustainability efforts.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationData AnalysisProject ManagementSupplier Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

ProcurementContract ManagementCost ReductionSavings MethodologiesMarket IntelligenceCategory ForecastingSupplier Performance MonitoringPricing InitiativesCompetitive BiddingEHS Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

Power BIProcurement ReportingData Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 9000ISO 9001ISO 14001

Industry Keywords

ChemicalsGasesEnergyUtilitiesSustainabilitySupplier GovernanceLong-term AgreementsTariff OptimizationUtility Cost ReductionPreferred Supplier Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for Chemicals & Gases and Energy & Utilities
Lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, competitive bidding, pricing initiatives and contract renewals
Develop and maintain preferred supplier and long-term agreement strategies
Manage strategic supplier relationships and supplier performance, governance and escalations
Identify, negotiate, validate and track savings, cost avoidance and working capital opportunities
Ensure negotiated savings are reflected in executed PO pricing and Procurement and Finance reporting
Partner with Finance and Data Analytics on savings methodologies, forecasts, dashboards and performance reporting
Develop annual savings opportunity pipelines and category forecasts
Support tax exemption, tariff optimization, utility and energy cost-reduction initiatives
Support renewable energy and sustainability initiatives, including supplier engagement, site coordination and emissions-related requirements
Coordinate with site managers, GMs, Operations, Finance, Sustainability and other stakeholders
Provide commercial leadership for strategic and higher-risk programs during supplier negotiations
Maintain contract visibility, renewal planning, compliance and lifecycle governance
Consolidate fragmented supplier relationships into LTAs, preferred supplier agreements and enterprise-level relationships
Monitor supplier and program KPIs and drive corrective actions
Standardize commercial terms and improve working capital
Provide category forecasts, total-cost guidance, market intelligence and commercial recommendations
Support Power BI, ASL and procurement reporting and preferred-supplier governance processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, Procurement or a related field required
5+ years Procurement experience
Strong business acumen, structured problem solving, analytical skills and data analysis
Solid understanding of strategic sourcing and contract management concepts
Experience creating, communicating and executing strategic roadmaps
Ability to influence collaboration and coordination
Ability to multi-task and drive closure of open issues/concerns
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 and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to follow site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards
Ability to support applicable ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and other relevant standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Stability, longevity and growth opportunities
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employment
Disability accommodation available upon request