a day in your life at mks:

we are looking for an exceptional

- 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

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:

- 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 environment
- constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- noise level in the work environment is usually average

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