Sr. Procurement Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Procurement Specialist at MKS Instruments, you will serve as the primary procurement focal point embedded in each Business Unit’s operations aligning supply chain execution with the Business Units production needs and driving operational excellence in supply continuity, cost and quality.  Act as a bridge between the BU and Global Procurement, ensuring that procurement processes and decisions support the division’s goals while adhering to global standards.  In this role, you will report to the Manager, Procurement Specialist

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Serve as the plant’s primary point of contact for all procurement activities.
• Coordinate seamlessly with operations, category team suppliers, planning, engineering, and Global Procurement.
• Proactively anticipate and mitigate material shortages before they impact production.
• Maintain accurate supply‑vs‑demand visibility and own the BU shortage list.
• Ensure every shortage has a defined action plan or workaround.
• Provide timely, consistent updates to stakeholders and drive accountability for resolution.
• Escalate persistent supply risks and partner cross‑functionally to resolve root causes
• Ensure procurement processes within the BU remain audit‑ready and fully compliant with internal policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate cross‑functional support for supplier and customer audits, addressing findings promptly.
• Represent Procurement in Management Business Reviews (MBRs).
• Lead preparation for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Compile, analyze, and communicate key KPIs including OTD, backlog, MRB status, cost savings, PPV, and inventory health.
• Drive monthly/quarterly procurement reviews within the BU, highlighting issues, escalating risks, and ensuring cross‑functional ownership of action items.

• Travel Requirements: Up to 20 to 30% of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
•  5+ years of procurement, supply chain, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems; Oracle experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage shortages, supplier issues, and fast‑paced production support.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting KPIs and driving action.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain process discipline, documentation accuracy, and compliance readiness.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under time‑sensitive conditions

Preferred Skills: (Optional)

• Ownership & Accountability
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Supplier Management
• Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Process Discipline & Compliance Mindset
• Clear, Structured Communication

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 [INSERT]% 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 and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range  

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations.  Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. 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.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected] .

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