**A Day in Your Life at MKS**
As a Procurement Supervisor at MKS, you will partner with Engineering, Planning, Operations, Warehouse, Category Management, Finance, and Integral Procurement to ensure material availability, stabilize suppliers, manage purchasing operations, and drive continuous improvement across the procurement workflow.
In this role, you will report to the Procurement Manager - Mechanical Team.
**You Will Make an Impact By**:
- Leading the execution of daily procurement operations and ensuring high accuracy and compliance in PO placement.
- Managing supplier performance, including OTD, confirmations, and recovery plans for delays.
- Driving weekly shortage resolution, including escalation of high-risk items and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Ensuring PR Aging, PO Aging, and Past Dues remain within target by coaching buyers and enforcing discipline in the process.
- Supporting FAI/RAIL/NCM activities to improve material quality and turnaround time.
- Implementing process improvements, standardizing procedures, and introducing automation tools that increase efficiency and reduce risk.
**Travel Requirements**: Up to **5%** domestic or international travel may be required.
**Skills You Bring**:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering,



Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
- Experience using Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Dashboards).
- Knowledge of purchasing best practices, supplier management, and inventory controls.
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive actions.
- Strong communication skills in English.
**Preferred Skills**:
- Experience supervising buyers or leading a small team.
- Experience in Mechanical/Manufacturing or high-mix/low-volume environments.
- Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong negotiation and supplier-development experience.
**Supervisory Scope**:
- **Reporting Relationships**: Supervises Buyers and Procurement Assistants for the Mechanical Team.
- **Financial Responsibilities**: Oversight of PO accuracy, spend compliance, and contribution to cost-saving initiatives.
**Physical Demands and Working Conditions (Extended)**:
- Sitting and working at a computer for long periods.
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with regular interactions across multiple departments.

📌 Procurement Supervisor (Xico)
🏢 MKS
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