Senior Specialist–Supply Chain

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

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Job Description:

General:

• Issue and manage purchase orders in support of Microchip internal manufacturing.
• Use advanced computer skills to establish reporting for activities and exceptions.
• Preparing RFQ and specifications, evaluating quotations and preparing contracts to meet both National and International requirements.
• Planning and carrying out effective commercial negotiation strategies and tactics.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with internal manufacturing and planning teams to discuss key gaps / supply chain risks and focus on key improvement areas.
• Remains current on economic, industrial, and other trends that affect market and prices.
• Report on Purchasing performance to various manufacturing teams globally and drive root cause / corrective actions with suppliers.

Key Technical Purchasing & Supply Chain Competencies:

• Drive systemization of process within the supply chain.
• Understand purchasing policies and process flows to effectively drive improvements within the ERP system, and train colleagues on correct setup of material flow.
• Resolves accounts payable / receivable discrepancies for category assigned.
• Resolves delivery/receiving discrepancies for category assigned.
• How to deliver and maintain effective customer service in diverse purchasing environments.
• Types and use of specifications.
• Sourcing and partnering.
• Psychology, techniques, and tactics of commercial negotiation.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, accounting or finance.
• Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 / INFOR LN experience preferred.
• APICS certification including CPIM, CFPIM, or the CSCP is preferred.
• The candidate must have the potential to increase the responsibility level in the future.

General or Key Competencies:

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Computerized manufacturing systems and ERP / MRP experience
• Proven planning, organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software (esp. Excel)
• Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Working with others and in teams

Broader Business Skills Such as:

• Finance and Accounting techniques
• Research methods
• Customer service strategies and tactics

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position is $53,000-$90,000.*

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