Purchasing Specialist / Project Coordinator

Vishay • Columbus, NE

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About The Position

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech .™ We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.® Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com. Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Dale Electronics – Columbus, NE is currently seeking applicants for a Purchasing Specialist / Project Coordinator. Job Summary: Acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities. Develops and maintains working relations with assigned suppliers. Negotiates contracts and specific conditions for delivery of parts, materials, or services. Analyzes supplier markets in order to continuously optimize procurement processes and results. Manages multiple projects to drive cost savings, supplier improvement, and to identify alternative sources for purchased products. Assists with the scheduling of all commodity Resistor product lines while maintaining lead times based on current load guidance and capabilities. Job Location: Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of resistors and e-beam technology. There are around 600 employees currently working in Columbus, NE. We are one of the largest employers in the Columbus Area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field required.
• Five or more years of purchasing and supplier management experience preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access, Outlook, and mainframe systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into SAP and place orders with vendors.
• Investigate potential suppliers and products, issue RFQ's as necessary.
• Procurement of materials, parts, components, equipment, and services from suppliers.
• Plan, review, and modify scheduling of supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Identify and drive cost savings initiatives.
• Support other Dale division locations as needed.

Benefits

• Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
• With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.
• Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees