Planner/Buyer

Vishay•Hudson, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vishay Centerline in Hudson, NH is currently seeking a Full Time Buyer/Planner responsible for planning production schedules and procuring materials, parts, components, and services to support our customer needs and requirements.

Requirements

Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
Strong negotiation skills with a focus on manufacturing environment.
MRP and inventory experience is necessary.
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” according to U.S. federal law.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in related field preferred but will consider candidates with 3-5 years of related experience and training.

Responsibilities

Acquiring and maintaining technical understanding of products purchased.
Process, approve and deliver purchase and production orders to support product line needs and meet targeted inventory goals.
Reviews bid proposals and negotiates purchase orders.
Maintains procurement records such as items or services, purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
Monitoring the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure highest quality at best value.
Recommend cost saving proposals, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria.
With guidance, developing new supply sources where existing vendors and suppliers are inadequate.
Work with production and sales to determine product needs and plans/schedules appropriately.
Assisting with the scheduling of all product lines while maintaining lead times based on current load guidance and capabilities.