Senior Manager-Supply Chain

Microchip Technology Inc; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager-Supply Chain to lead a team across multiple US manufacturing sites, ensuring supply of essential goods for critical operations.

This role centers on directing purchasing, supplier relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to meet strategic goals. Requires 5+ years in supply chain management and 5+ years of leadership, with ERP and AI-assisted sourcing tool familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain management experience.
• 5+ years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office; strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate purchasing activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ITAR.
• Drive continuous improvement to raise efficiency and cut cycle times.
• Manage suppliers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate contracts and terms for favorable pricing.

Skills

MS Office suite

Strong communication

Leadership

ERP software

AI-assisted sourcing tools

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply Chain degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP software

AI-assisted sourcing tools

Job description

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.

Job Description

Microchip has an opportunity for Senior Manager-Supply Chain in the Supplier Operations department. This position will lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals across multiple manufacturing sites in the US to supply essential goods and services for critical operations.

Essential Functions

• Plan, direct, and coordinate purchasing activities for materials, products, and services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements, including ITAR.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance cost savings.
• Manage suppliers and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely purchase order placement, order maintenance, and resolution of supplier related issues.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships that ensure reliable delivery, competitive pricing, and long-term partnership value.

• Monitor supplier performance through key metrics including on-time delivery, quality defect rates, and responsiveness.

• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements
• Ensure that purchased materials and services conform to or meet the specified requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, engineering, planning, quality, and other departments to align procurement with organizational needs
• Participate in and lead department audits.
• Develop, monitor and measure annual and quarterly goals for the team.
• This position has the authority and responsibility for obligating Microchip Technology via purchase order and contract commitments.

Requirements/Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business discipline
• 5+ years of supply chain management job experience
• 5+ years of manager or supervisor experience
• Proficient with MS Office products; Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, documentation, and writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Able to contribute as a reliable and effective team member with minimal supervision
• Able to coordinate multiple facets of the operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Supply Chain or Supply Management
• Strong familiarity with ERP/procurement systems and AIassisted sourcing tools
• Strong familiarity with Defense and Aerospace procurement
• Analytical skills for spend analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment

Critical Physical Requirements

• Sit 80%; stand 10%, walk 10%; must be able to perform activities that include hearing, talking, seeing.

This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Hearing, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking

Physical Requirements

Sit 80%; stand 10%, walk 10%; must be able to perform activities that include hearing, talking, seeing.

This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time

25% - 50%

Physical Attributes

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Other, Reaching, Supervises Others, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

50% sitting, 25% standing, 25% walking

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $89,000-$206,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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, race, 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.