Vice president, procurement industrial Work, Jobs in Glasgow, Sct (with Salaries)

Vice President, Procurement - Industrial
Coherent Corp. —Glasgow
- £116,000 - £232,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Vice President, Procurement - Industrial
Coherent —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Procurement Specialist – Contracts & Services
INEOS Group —Grangemouth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Manufacturing Manager
AgPoly Advanced Materials Ltd —Glasgow
- £34,000 - £69,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Assembly
- Analysis skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
18h
Food Manufacturing Operations Manager
DeFruit Foods & Nutrition Ltd —Glasgow
- £37,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
18h
Head of Planning & Logistics
Thales —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Subcontract Manager
Thales —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Program Manager – CCP / USM / Repairs
Chromalloy —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
19h
Industrial Process Engineer - Supply Chain
Thales —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Maintenance Engineering Manager
Antest Industrial Engineering Ltd —Glasgow
- £45,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- Supervising experience
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Project Manager - Mechanical
RSE —Cumbernauld
- Engineering
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Strategic Change VP – Liquidity Reporting
Morgan Stanley —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Team management
- No degree
Product Sales Manager
Chart Industries —Renfrew
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Strategic Sourcing Engineer
Linxon —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Project management
Legal Entity Officer (LEO) - Vice President
Morgan Stanley —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Accounting
- AI
- Leadership
Assistant Vice President Transaction Monitoring Analyst,
Barclays —Glasgow
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Maths
Internal Audit, Operations- Business Audit Director/AVP
Morgan Stanley —Glasgow
- Full-time
- AI
- Banking
Privacy Non- Financial Risk Director (AVP)
Morgan Stanley —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Stock Lending Settlements (Assistant Vice President)
Jefferies & Company, Inc. —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Contracts
13d
Project Manager
Chart Industries —Renfrew
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Project management
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave

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Vice President, Procurement - Industrial

Coherent Corp. -
Glasgow

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Job details

Full-time
£116,000 - £232,000 a year

Qualifications

Sourcing
Procurement
Engineering
Supply chain
Bachelor's degree
Business
Financial acumen

Full job description

Coherent Corp is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and materials technologies. Our innovations power semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications, and precision industrial systems worldwide. With a global footprint and cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D, we’re shaping the future of high-tech industries.

In Scotland, our site is a key centre for laser and ultrafast laser technology, specialising in the development, manufacture, and lifecycle support of advanced laser systems for demanding industrial and scientific applications. Working closely with teams across our global network, we combine deep engineering expertise with collaborative innovation to deliver high-performance, reliable laser solutions with real-world impact.

The Role

The Vice President, Procurement - Industrial will serve as the senior procurement leader and strategic business partner to the Industrial General Manager and leadership team. This role will lead procurement strategy across a diverse industrial portfolio, including engineered materials, lasers, and SiC-related businesses.

The VP will be responsible for building and executing sourcing, supplier management, cost, risk, and supply assurance strategies that support business growth, margin expansion, customer delivery, product innovation, and operational excellence.

What you will be doing…

Act as the strategic procurement partner to the Industrial business leadership team, aligning sourcing strategies with business growth, manufacturing requirements, customer commitments, and profitability objectives.
Lead global sourcing and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of direct materials, engineered components, capital equipment, logistics, and indirect spend categories.
Build and develop a high-performing global supplier network focused on cost, quality, delivery, innovation, capacity, and risk management.
Drive commercial negotiations and supplier agreements, delivering cost savings, productivity improvements, working capital benefits, and margin expansion.
Partner closely with engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, quality, and legal teams to support business priorities and operational excellence.
Ensure supply continuity for critical materials and technologies through robust risk mitigation, supplier development, and performance management programs.
Support new product introductions, manufacturing expansion initiatives, and strategic business transformation projects.
Enhance procurement processes, systems, analytics, and reporting capabilities to improve decision-making and operational effectiveness across the Industrial segment.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Extensive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations leadership within a global organisation.
Proven track record managing complex direct materials, engineered components, and technical supply chains in manufacturing environments.
Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation.
Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, operations, finance, quality, and supply chain.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to drive business performance through procurement strategies.
Experience leading global teams and delivering results within matrixed organisations.
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience: Experience within advanced manufacturing industries such as photonics, semiconductors, engineered materials, precision manufacturing, industrial technology, or related sectors, along with exposure to procurement transformation, supplier optimisation, value engineering, and global category management.

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position:

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

APPLICATION & SELECTION

Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please reach out to [email protected]. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

ABOUT US

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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

JOB INFO

Job Identification

2012480

Posting Date

06/01/2026, 07:08 AM

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

Todd Campus West of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow, GB

Hans-Böckler Str. 12, Göttingen, 37079, DE

Coherent LaserSystems GmbH & Co KG, Lübeck, 23560, DE

(Hybrid)

Pay Scale

116000.00 - 232000.00 GBP

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