Procurement Specialist

You Will Make an Impact By

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to acquire raw materials, resale products, and services that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, products, and services
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and agreements with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions
• Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Review and act upon MRP messages and ERP reports to support material availability and production requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and manage relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of goods and services
• Resolve issues related to procurement, such as delivery delays, material shortages, invoicing discrepancies, and quality concerns
• Identify and develop new and alternate sources of supply to support business continuity and mitigate supply risk
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier information, including pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, quality, and finance to support operational and business objectives
• Support inventory optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of related experience
• Experience with chemicals
• Experience with SAP

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90-100% of the time
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Operates in a professional office environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Additional information

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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