Procurement Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS As a Procurement Specialist at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Operations, Category Management, and Procurement to manage and execute plant-level procurement activities, ensure continuity of supply, and support production needs. In this role you will report to the Procurement Manager. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Candidates must reside within commutable distance to the Andover/Methuen, MA sites. Impact Serving as the primary point of contact within the plant for all procurement activities and tasks Managing the supply base to avoid and resolve delivery, quality, and pricing issues Coordinating and streamlining plant procurement activities with Procurement Service Center Buyers to meet and exceed production needs and prevent interruptions Driving supplier approval processes and developing suppliers in inventory management, Kanban, 3PL, consignment stock, and lean principles Managing inventory availability and health, including inventory planning, forecasting, and vendor operational improvements (efficiency, fill rates, lead time) Identifying and managing supply risks related to supplier financial instability or insolvency Capitalizing on current and future procurement opportunities to maximize leverage across categories Leveraging knowledge of supply market trends, associations, and trade indexes to inform procurement strategy Travel Requirements: Up to 20%–30% travel to suppliers and other MKS facilities, as required Skills You Bring Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, supply chain management, logistics, or related field, or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, or capacity planning improvement Demonstrated experience with demand planning and materials management tools Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Advanced skill level in Excel and PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability and willingness to influence change and challenge the status quo Preferred Skills Experience developing suppliers using lean principles Familiarity with Kanban, consignment inventory, and 3PL models Experience working in a manufacturing or plant-based environment Physical Demands and Working Conditions Hybrid role requiring on‑site presence at least three days per week Work performed in a combination of office and manufacturing plant environments Ability to travel locally as required (20%–30%) Compensation and Benefits Salary Pay Range: $71,000 – $118,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience, and training, operational and business needs, and other considerations permitted by law. Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS. Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days and fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement, and participation in stock programs. MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. We are interested in qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States and will not be sponsoring work visas for this position at this time. This position is hybrid and must be within commutable distance to the Andover/Methuen, MA sites. Relocation benefits are not available for this position. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. #J-18808-Ljbffr