Planner/Buyer

About the role

Vishay Centerline in Hudson, MA is currently seeking a Full Time Buyer/Planner responsible for planning production schedules and procuring materials, parts, components, and services to support our customer needs and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Acquiring and maintaining technical understanding of products purchased.
• Process, approve and deliver purchase and production orders to support product line needs and meet targeted inventory goals.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates purchase orders.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services, purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Monitoring the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure highest quality at best value.
• Recommend cost saving proposals, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria.
• With guidance, developing new supply sources where existing vendors and suppliers are inadequate.
• Work with production and sales to determine product needs and plans/schedules appropriately.
• Assisting with the scheduling of all product lines while maintaining lead times based on current load guidance and capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in related field preferred but will consider candidates with 3-5 years of related experience and training.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on manufacturing environment.
• MRP and inventory experience is necessary.

Qualifications

Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000 annually

Benefits

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, 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.

Schedule

This position is full-time.