Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

MKS Instruments; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS is seeking an Indirect Procurement Supervisor in Querétaro, Mexico. You will partner with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Commodity teams to purchase material at the best cost, on time, and with high quality.

You will report to the Procurement Supervisor and drive cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier performance while bridging finance, legal, and internal departments to meet budgets. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years of related experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and good writing and oral communication skills.
• CPIM and/or APICS certification preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Operates in a professional office.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Responsibilities

• Cost Reduction: Analyze spending patterns, consolidate vendor contracts, and negotiate better terms to lower expenses.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential supply disruptions and build backup plans.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor vendor delivery times, quality, and compliance to ensure execution.
• Cross-Functional Bridge: Coordinate with finance, legal, and internal departments to align purchasing with budgets.

Skills

3+ years of related experience

Good writing and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

CPIM and/or APICS certification preferred

Job description

MKS is seeking an Indirect Procurement Supervisor in Querétaro, Mexico. You will partner with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Commodity teams to purchase material at the best cost, on time, and with high quality.

You will report to the Procurement Supervisor and drive cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier performance while bridging finance, legal, and internal departments to meet budgets. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years of related experience, and