Senior Manager, Purchasing

About the role

Vishay is looking for a full-time Senior Manager, Purchasing to lead operational excellence and procure the material, parts and services needed to meet the production plan at one or more assigned locations. The role leads a mid-volume local procurement unit and covers the full scope of parts, materials and services for the assigned plant(s) or site(s).

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain working relationships with assigned suppliers.
• Monitor stock and inventory of local warehouses and plan quantities of parts and materials according to production and delivery plans.
• Negotiate contracts and specific delivery conditions for parts, materials and services.
• Ensure timely procurement and order management so parts and materials arrive as planned.
• Manage supplier performance reporting, announce and clarify claims where necessary.
• Lead local negotiations on deliveries within given limits and act as escalation point of contact for local claim management.
• Manage locally relevant supplier contracts within the value chain.
• Contribute to strategic plans and budgets, and continuously improve procurement processes for efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in direct procurement, including hands-on sourcing and supplier negotiation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with OSAT, assembly, test and BE manufacturing processes preferred, with at least 8 years in a regional role.
• Experience with contract management and owning the contract process.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity and drive initiatives across multiple locations.

Required skills

• Strong project management, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP MM is preferred.