Senior Manager-Supply Chain

Microchip • Lawrence, MA

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About The Position

Microchip Technology is hiring a Senior Manager-Supply Chain in its Supplier Operations department. The role leads and develops a team of supply chain professionals across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites, sourcing essential goods and services for critical operations. It plans, directs, and coordinates purchasing activities and has authority and responsibility to obligate Microchip through purchase orders and contract commitments. The position works with suppliers and internal teams to ensure procurement meets organizational requirements, policies, and applicable regulations, including ITAR.

The role drives procurement process improvements, supplier performance and strategic relationships, contract negotiations, and alignment with departments including finance, operations, engineering, planning, and quality. It also participates in and leads department audits and establishes and measures team goals.

The stated annual base salary range is $89,000–$206,000 in the U.S., depending on factors including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. The company also describes health benefits beginning on day one, retirement savings plans, and an employee stock purchase plan with a two-year look-back feature. The position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline.
• At least 5 years of supply chain management job experience.
• At least 5 years of manager or supervisor experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to contribute as a reliable and effective team member with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate multiple facets of the operation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Supply Management.
• Strong familiarity with ERP/procurement systems and AI-assisted sourcing tools.
• Strong familiarity with Defense and Aerospace procurement.
• Analytical skills for spend analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate purchasing activities for materials, products, and services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements, including ITAR.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance cost savings.
• Manage suppliers and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely purchase order placement and maintenance, and resolve supplier-related issues.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships that support reliable delivery, competitive pricing, and long-term partnership value.
• Monitor supplier performance using metrics such as on-time delivery, quality defect rates, and responsiveness.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and terms to achieve favorable pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
• Ensure purchased materials and services conform to specified requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, engineering, planning, quality, and other departments to align procurement with organizational needs.
• Participate in and lead department audits.
• Develop, monitor, and measure annual and quarterly team goals.
• Obligate Microchip through purchase order and contract commitments.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• Health benefits beginning on day one.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a two-year look-back feature.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior