Job Description:- Issue and manage purchase orders in support of Microchip internal manufacturing.
- Prepare RFQs and specifications, evaluate quotations, and prepare contracts to meet both national and international requirements.
- Plan and execute effective commercial negotiation strategies.
- Build and maintain close working relationships with internal manufacturing and planning teams to address supply chain risks and improvement areas.
- Monitor and report on purchasing performance to global manufacturing teams, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers.
- Drive process systemization and improvements within the supply chain and ERP systems, including training colleagues on material flow setup.
- Resolve accounts payable/receivable and delivery/receiving discrepancies for assigned categories.
- Stay current on economic, industrial, and market trends affecting supply chain and pricing.
Requirements/Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, with 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or a related discipline.
- Broader business skills such as finance and accounting techniques, research methods, and customer service strategies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational, and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams.
Preferred:- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 or INFOR LN).
- APICS certification (CPIM, CFPIM, or CSCP).
U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).
This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.
Travel Time:0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:100% inside, 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing
