Specialist–Supply Chain

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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.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

• 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.

• 2–5 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• Knowledge of business administration, procurement, accounting, or finance is a plus.
• Broader business skills such as finance and accounting techniques, research methods, and customer service strategies.
• Potential to take on increased responsibility in the future.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 or INFOR LN).
• APICS certification (CPIM, CFPIM, or CSCP).
• U.S. Citizenship Required - ITAR Site

• Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
• Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• Employee Assistance Plan

• Vacation Pay
• Absence Time - "Sick Pay"
• 10 Paid Holidays

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.

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