Procurement Operations Analyst Jobs in California

Key Responsibilities

Data & Analytics

• Conduct deepdive analyses across procurement, supply chain operations, supplier performance, and costtoserve metrics to surface trends, risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Build, automate, and maintain advanced dashboards, scorecards, and KPI frameworks that support executive decisionmaking and longrange planning.
• Partner with category managers, sourcing leads, and finance to develop datadriven insights for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs), and executive leadership forums.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting accuracy, and analytical rigor across the supply chain organization.

Executive Presentation & Reporting Support

• Own the creation of highimpact executive presentations, including QBR/SBR materials, strategic updates, boardlevel content, and operational reviews.
• Translate complex datasets into compelling narratives that influence decisions at the VP and Csuite level.
• Ensure alignment, consistency, and quality across all reporting artifacts, acting as a gatekeeper for executivefacing materials.
• Support the CPO in preparing strategic briefings, talking points, and insights for internal and external engagements.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Serve as an operational right hand to the CPO, helping prioritize initiatives, streamline workflows, and ensure organizational alignment.
• Lead planning and execution for crossfunctional meetings, supplier summits, workshops, and strategic offsites-including agenda design, content development, and logistics.
• Manage complex calendars, stakeholder coordination, and highvisibility engagements with precision and discretion.
• Support adhoc strategic projects, research initiatives, and operational problemsolving across the supply chain organization.

Tools & Systems

• Leverage Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity tools to enhance team efficiency and reporting quality.
• Maintain and continuously improve shared resources, templates, and documentation repositories.
• Identify and implement process improvements that streamline reporting cycles, increase transparency, and elevate operational performance.
• Partner with IT, data teams, and system owners to enhance analytics capabilities and optimize ERP or procurement system workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, business analysis, or a related analytical field.
• Proven ability to operate in a highgrowth, highexpectation environment, ideally within tech, manufacturing, or complex global supply chains.
• Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), and KPI development.
• Demonstrated excellence in building polished, executiveready presentations and strategic narratives.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Experience supporting senior executives or leading crossfunctional initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and flexing across strategic and tactical responsibilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with supplier management, strategic sourcing, or procurement operations.
• Familiarity with QBR/SBR frameworks and supplier governance models.
• Exposure to ERP or supply chain systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, NetSuite, etc.).
• Project coordination, PMO experience, or background in operational program management.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Working Conditions

• In office, desk work

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and 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 Corp.:

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

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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!
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