Procurement Specialist

MKS Instruments; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Rock Hill, SC to partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and Finance. You will procure raw materials, resale products, and services to meet production needs while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance, reporting to the Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities include supplier market research, contract negotiations, PO processing, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related procurement experience.
• Experience with chemicals helpful for sourcing.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for raw materials, resale products, and services.
• Conduct market research to identify suppliers and assess capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure favorable terms.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in line with policies.
• Monitor supplier performance and relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Identify alternate sources to mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity.
• Maintain accurate procurement records including pricing and lead times.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, quality, and finance to support objectives.

Skills

2+ years experience

Experience with chemicals

Experience with SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

United States, South Carolina, Rock Hill

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Procurement Specialist at Atotech, an MKS company, you will partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to procure raw materials, resale products, and services that support production requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance. In this role, you will report to the Procurement Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to acquire raw materials, resale products, and services that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, products, and services
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and agreements with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions
• Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Review and act upon MRP messages and ERP reports to support material availability and production requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and manage relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of goods and services
• Resolve issues related to procurement, such as delivery delays, material shortages, invoicing discrepancies, and quality concerns
• Identify and develop new and alternate sources of supply to support business continuity and mitigate supply risk
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier information, including pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, quality, and finance to support operational and business objectives
• Support inventory optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of related experience
• Experience with chemicals
• Experience with SAP

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 90-100% 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 environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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: [e-mail] .