Principal Specialist - Supply Chain (Buyer/Procurement)

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! Job Description: 1. Issue and manage purchase orders in support of Microchip internal manufacturing. 2. Prepare RFQs and specifications, evaluate quotations, and prepare contracts to meet both national and international requirements. 3. Plan and execute effective commercial negotiation strategies. 4. Build and maintain close working relationships with internal manufacturing and planning teams to address supply chain risks and improvement areas. 5. Monitor and report on purchasing performance to global manufacturing teams, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers. 6. Drive process systemization and improvements within the supply chain and ERP systems, including training colleagues on material flow setup. 7. Resolve accounts payable/receivable and delivery/receiving discrepancies for assigned categories. 8. Stay current on economic, industrial, and market trends affecting supply chain and pricing. Requirements/Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, with 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or a related discipline. 2. Broader business skills such as finance and accounting techniques, research methods, and customer service strategies. 3. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. 4. Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational, and communication skills (verbal and written). 5. Demonstrated analytical skills. 6. Ability to work collaboratively in teams. Preferred: 1. Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 or INFOR LN). 2. APICS certification (CPIM, CFPIM, or CSCP). 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. Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: 100% inside, 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ace, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster . To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Microchip is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of Disabled/Veterans/Minorities/Women. We provide equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.