Lead, Plant Purchasing Operations Partner

Entegris; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(K) plan with employer mix

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

11 paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Entegris is seeking a Lead, Plant Purchasing Operations Partner to serve as the site-level procurement operations lead, supporting plant execution and uninterrupted material flow. You will represent the site within the Purchasing Center and ensure alignment with enterprise processes.

You will drive resolution of supply challenges, collaborate with Planning, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement teams, and lead continuous improvement to improve service and reliability across the supply

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement Ops; or 6+ with a Master's.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement execution, supply continuity, supplier performance, and exception management challenges.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement operations, purchasing processes, supply planning concepts, and ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience leading cross-functional issue resolution and influencing stakeholders across Planning, Operations, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Procurement teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, analyze data, and develop practical solutions that improve operational performance and supply reliability.
• Experience developing or supporting governance processes, KPI management, escalation frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
• Experience leveraging metrics, dashboards, and operational performance indicators to support decision-making and improve execution outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of complex supply and procurement challenges impacting production.
• Coordinate escalation management between plants, suppliers, Planning, Quality, and Purchasing Center teams for rapid issue resolution.
• Serve as primary site liaison for Procurement Operations, ensuring plant priorities are represented in execution decisions.
• Identify and communicate risks to supplier performance, supply continuity, and fulfillment that affect operations.
• Partner with Planning and Operations to ensure procurement supports production schedules and inventory strategies.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring supply disruptions.
• Ensure procurement risks and performance gaps are elevated through governance forums such as S&OE and S&OP.
• Promote standard work, escalation disciplines, and purchasing governance across sites.
• Analyze procurement execution performance using metrics to improve on-time delivery and inventory health.
• Support implementation of process improvements, automation, and digital tools to enhance visibility and execution.
• Provide guidance to procurement, planning, and operations on purchasing processes, escalation, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Procurement operations

Supply chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Risk mitigation

Communication

Problem solving

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Plant Purchasing Operations Partner

Job Description

The Role

Serves as the site-level procurement operations lead, directly supporting plant execution and ensuring uninterrupted material flow. Acts as the plant's voice within the Purchasing Center, representing site priorities and operational requirements while ensuring alignment with enterprise procurement processes, standard work, and governance.

Leads resolution of complex supply and execution challenges impacting production schedules, customer commitments, inventory health, and operational performance. Partners closely with Planning, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement Operations teams to mitigate risk, coordinate escalations, and drive timely resolution of supply constraints, shortages, and fulfillment issues.

Provides advanced procurement operations leadership through influence rather than direct authority, ensuring consistent execution practices, visibility to supplier performance risks, and alignment between site priorities and regional purchasing center activities. Supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, reliability, and execution effectiveness across the supply chain.

What You'll Do

• Lead resolution of complex supply and procurement execution challenges, including constrained supply, material shortages, inventory risk, and production-impacting disruptions.
• Coordinate and drive escalation management between plants, suppliers, Planning, Quality, and Purchasing Center teams to ensure rapid issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary site liaison for Procurement Operations, ensuring plant priorities and requirements are appropriately represented in execution decisions.
• Identify and communicate emerging supplier performance, supply continuity, and fulfillment risks that may impact operational performance.
• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to ensure procurement execution supports production schedules, inventory strategies, and customer demand requirements.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities for recurring supply disruptions and execution gaps.
• Ensure procurement execution risks and performance gaps are appropriately elevated through operational governance forums, including S&OE and S&OP processes.
• Promote standard work, escalation disciplines, and purchasing governance practices across supported sites.
• Analyze procurement execution performance and leverage key metrics to identify improvement opportunities related to on-time delivery, inventory health, fulfillment accuracy, and issue resolution effectiveness.
• Support implementation of process improvements, automation initiatives, and digital tools that improve visibility, standardization, and execution performance.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to procurement, planning, and operational stakeholders on purchasing processes, escalation management, and risk mitigation strategies.

What We Seek

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a master's degree, or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement Operations, Operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement execution, supply continuity, supplier performance, and exception management challenges.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement operations, purchasing processes, supply planning concepts, and ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience leading cross-functional issue resolution and influencing stakeholders across Planning, Operations, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Procurement teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, analyze data, and develop practical solutions that improve operational performance and supply reliability.
• Experience developing or supporting governance processes, KPI management, escalation frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
• Experience leveraging metrics, dashboards, and operational performance indicators to support decision-making and improve execution outcomes.

Why Work at Entegris

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. At Entegris, our employees bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that help generate new ideas and better outcomes. We encourage employees at every level to contribute to projects and initiatives because leadership exists throughout the organization. Our values guide how we operate every day-not only when it is convenient, but in ways that are lasting and meaningful.

We want the time and energy you invest here to make a positive impact on your life both inside and outside the workplace.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package extends beyond a paycheck. Whether you are focused on career growth, health, or financial well-being, we offer generous benefits designed to help you reach your goals.

• Compensation: $135,000- $145,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply if you will require Entegris immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, or similar sponsorship.

Entegris is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, and reward individuals based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or military status.