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MKS Instruments, Inc.; Mexico; On-site; PHP 3,999,999 - 5,538,461; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking an procurement professional to join our supply chain team in a manufacturing environment.

The role reports to the Senior Purchasing Supervisor and focuses on planning, scheduling, and monitoring material movement through production, evaluating vendors, and developing cost-effective purchasing models. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 2+ years of related experience; CPIM/APICS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• CPIM and/or APICS certification preferred
• 2+ years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor material movement through the production cycle
• Evaluate vendor reliability and develop solutions in case of material shortages
• Monitor cost and consolidate contracts where required to create cost-effective purchasing models
• Develop new supply sources where required to keep operations stocked and able to generate the desired output
• Actively maintain inventory and collaborate with operations to ensure appropriate stock

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

This position will be reporting to the Sr Purchasing Supervisor

Principal Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule and monitor material movement through the production cycle
• Evaluate vendor reliability and develop solutions in case of material shortages
• Monitor cost and consolidate contracts where required to create cost-effective purchasing models
• Develop new supply sources where required to keep operations stocked and able to generate the desired output
• Actively maintain inventory and collaborate with operations to ensure appropriate stock

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• CPIM and/or APICS certification preferred
• 2+ years of related experience

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of 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 manufacturing environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

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.

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.

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