Hybrid Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Specialist

at Coherent Corp.

• Job title: Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $117,740 - $159,010 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security, ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Santa Clara, United States

About the role

• Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Specialist at Coherent Corp. managing supplier risk databases and analyzing regulatory compliance indicators with team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Coherent's supplier risk databases, integrating environmental and regulatory compliance indicators (e.g., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, Prop 65).
• Analyze and share insights with Global Supply Management and Operations to proactively manage supplier and regulatory risks.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments, covering strategic, financial, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, cybersecurity, and compliance risks.
• Monitor emerging regulations, sanctions and trade export/import bans (e.g., critical minerals, OECD Due Diligence, RMI/RBA, UFLPA) and execute on guidance provided by legal to assess their impact on suppliers, identifying and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with purchasing teams to develop and execute short- and long-term risk mitigation and business continuity plans, especially for high-risk or sole-source suppliers.
• Generate risk alerts based on severity and ensure timely action across procurement functions.
• Contribute to the development and execution of procurement's risk management strategy, embedding compliance and predictive risk forecasting into core processes.
• Align risk initiatives with business planning, digital tool adoption, and resource allocation.
• Stay abreast of global supply chain regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports on supplier risk, compliance performance, and mitigation efforts.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and ethical sourcing across the global supply chain through quality and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct ongoing risk sensing, environmental scanning, and industry benchmarking to ensure proactive supplier risk management.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 yr. experience in procurement or related supply chains with exposure to risk management scope
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degree.
• Familiarity with material categories, including electronics, machining, molding, assembling, tooling, and manufacturing processes, is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present insights confidently.
• Effective communicator with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders.
• Global perspective with experience across regions and awareness of diverse market and regulatory environments.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies.
• Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Strategic, proactive, and able to lead projects independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for hazardous materials and environmental legislation (e.g., REACH, RoHS, TSCA).
• Understanding of sustainability frameworks, including ESG principles, sustainable sourcing, and environmental impact assessments.
• Familiarity with EU sustainability directives such as CSRD and CSDDD, and experience supporting their implementation and reporting across the supply chain.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities