Purchasing Specialist Project Coordinator

Vishay manufactures one of the worlds 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 worlds 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 buildThe DNA of tech.

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.

Vishay manufactures one of the worlds 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 worlds 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.

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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 worlds 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.

What you will be doing:

• Enter orders into SAP and place orders with vendors.
• Investigate potential suppliers and products issue RFQs 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.

What you will bring along:

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

What can we offer you for your talent:

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 youll 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.

Do you have the skills we need Are you ready to power your career as you power the world If so apply today.

Vishay is committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on race color age gender sexual orientation gender identity and expression ethnicity or national origin disability pregnancy religion political affiliation union membership covered veteran status protected genetic information or marital status in hiring and employment practices.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such this position is open only to applicants who qualify as U.S. Persons as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion gender pregnancy/childbirth age national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability or perceived disability genetic information citizenship veteran or military status or a persons relationship or association with a protected veteran including spouses and other family members marital or domestic partner status or any other category protected by federal state and/or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer Vishay is committed to a diverse order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact assistance.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such this position is open only to applicants who qualify as U.S. Persons according to U.S. federal law.

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 youll experience unique career paths an open and collaborative culture a stable business that will be there for you and opportunities to work globally and you have the skills we need Are you ready to power your career as you power the worldIf so apply today.

Vishay is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer