A Day In Your Life at MKS:
We are looking for an exceptional NPI Buyer based in Queretaro, Mexico who will:
Provide guidance for sourcing, planning, and purchasing decisions as part of a cross-functional team responsible for new product development.
Manage supply chain activities in coordination with the Design Engineering team to acquire material in a cost-effective and timely manner for development, prototype, and early production requirements.
Manage tactical purchasing activities, such as expediting material, past-due POs, open PO’s, PO confirmations, receiving, and accounts payable-related issues
Support RFQs to suppliers for new products including analyzing and negotiating quotations in coordination with the NPI Project Manager
Participate in cross-functional meetings and project review meetings as a representative of the NPI Material Specialist team
Assist with new supplier sourcing and integration, including contributing to the qualification and development of new suppliers as part of a broader sourcing strategy
Recommend cost saving proposals, alternative sources,



and volume pricing structures
Maintain purchasing data integrity in ERP systems
Manage the interface between Engineering and production ramp-up
Manage project transition from development to production
Skills You Bring:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/economics/supply chain/procurement or engineering with knowledge of Materials Management or Logistics and good written and oral communication skills
2+ years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/Planning
A demonstrated background and proven experience with purchasing and supply chain tools
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in the use of ERP/MRP Systems, SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Office
Advanced level ability in the use of Excel & PowerPoint
A willingness and ability to influence and change the status quo
Fluency in both English and Spanish languages

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
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📌 NPI Buyer (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 MKS Instruments
📍 Santiago de Querétaro