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Vishay manufactures one of the world's 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 world's 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.™

This position is available in either Dover, NH or Marshall, MN.

Where You’ll Work & The Scope:

• Vishay is currently seeking a Full Time buyer responsible for assisting in the negotiation and implementation of activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components, equipment and services.  Acquiring and maintaining technical understanding of products purchased.  Performing cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities.  Assisting with the scheduling of all commodity Resistor product lines while maintaining lead times based on current load guidance and capabilities. With guidance, developing new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.  Monitoring the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure highest quality at best value.  May recommend cost saving proposals, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria. 

How You’ll Help Us Build The DNA of Tech:

• Procurement of materials, parts, components, equipment, and services from suppliers. Under supervision, enters orders into SAP or Vantage and places orders with vendors.
• Plan, review, and modify scheduling of supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Investigate potential suppliers and products, issue RFQ's as necessary.
• Maintain monthly purchasing related reports and information.
• Ensure all items and services are properly documented and communicated.
• Work with AP and vendors to resolve discrepancies.

Experience You’ll Need:

• Bachelor degree in related field preferred
• One to three years of 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

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.

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

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 person’s 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 workforce. In 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 HR.Operations@Vishay.com assistance.
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