Senior Specialist - Supply Chain

Microchip Technology; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in Caldicot is looking for a Senior Specialist in Supply Chain. The role involves collaborating with Global Supplier Operations, assisting in staff training, and ensuring supplier relationships align with company policies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or equivalent and 3+ years of experience in supply chain management. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in supply chain.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Supplier Operations team.
• Assist in onboarding and training staff on procurement.
• Ensure supplier relationships adhere to company policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/STEM or equivalent

APICS certification (CPIM, CFPIM, or CSCP)

Tools

Microsoft AX2012

InforLN

Agile

DMS

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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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 ; we affectionately refer to it as the 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 without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our page to see what exciting opportunities and company await!

Job Description:

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-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 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, enrolling over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision-making, and a 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!

Role Overview:

Collaborate with the Global Supplier Operations team to harmonise data sets, tools, and processes across the supply chain. This role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring seamless alignment with internal teams.

Suppliers, Representatives and Distributors Are Our Partners.

• Assist in onboarding and training internal staff on procurement procedures and best practices
• Ensure supplier relationships adhere to company policies and quality standards.
• Work closely with production teams to align material procurement with operational needs
• Represent Supplier operations within audits (customer or regulatory) globally.
• Maintain detailed documentation on purchasing workflows, approvals, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in streamlining ordering processes to reduce costs and prevent delays
• Support training on ERP systems or procurement tools used within the company.
• Conduct process audits to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and industry regulations.
• Provide feedback on purchasing procedures to enhance overall efficiency.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/STEM or equivalent.
• APICS certification including CPIM, CFPIM, or the CSCP is preferred.
• Developed understanding of supply chain – 3+ years experience.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP (Microsoft AX2012, InforLN) and supporting systems (Agile, DMS) for Supply Chain & Planning functions.
• Good communication skills for supplier interactions and internal coordination.
• Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and attention to detail.