Principal Specialist - Supply Chain (Buyer/Procurement)
About The Position
The Principal Specialist - Supply Chain supports Microchip internal manufacturing by issuing and managing purchase orders, preparing RFQs and specifications, evaluating quotations, and preparing contracts that meet national and international requirements. The role plans and executes commercial negotiation strategies and works closely with manufacturing and planning teams to address supply chain risks and improvement opportunities. The position monitors and reports purchasing performance to global manufacturing teams, drives supplier root cause analysis and corrective actions, and improves supply chain processes and ERP systems. It also trains colleagues on material flow setup, resolves accounts payable/receivable and delivery/receiving discrepancies for assigned categories, and tracks economic, industrial, and market trends that affect supply chain and pricing. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, plus 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or a related discipline. The position requires access to export-controlled technology, materials, software, or hardware. Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual classification under 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). The position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship. Travel is 0%–25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or a related discipline.
- Broader business skills, including finance and accounting techniques, research methods, and customer service strategies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or protected-individual classification as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), due to export-control access requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 or INFOR LN.
- APICS certification (CPIM, CFPIM, or CSCP).
Responsibilities
- Issue and manage purchase orders in support of Microchip internal manufacturing.
- Prepare RFQs and specifications, evaluate quotations, and prepare contracts to meet national and international requirements.
- Plan and execute effective commercial negotiation strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal manufacturing and planning teams to address supply chain risks and improvement areas.
- Monitor and report purchasing performance to global manufacturing teams.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers.
- Drive process systemization and improvements within the supply chain and ERP systems.
- Train 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
