Supply chain specialist buyer (Santiago)

A Day In Your Life at MKS: As a Supply Chain Policy & Procedure Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and standardizing global Supply Chain policies and procedures for a multinational high‑tech manufacturing organization. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal standards to drive operational excellence and mitigate risk across global operations. This role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams including Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to ensure policies are practical, effective, and aligned with corporate objectives. You will report to the Director of Global Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining comprehensive Supply Chain policies and procedures aligned with global regulatory requirements and corporate objectives.
• Collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and IT teams to ensure policies meet internal and external standards.
• Creating clear, user‑friendly documentation for processes, workflows, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with ISO standards and quality management systems.
• Managing document lifecycle, version control, and policy repository within the company's policy management system.
• Conducting training sessions and workshops to ensure understanding and adoption of policies across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• ~8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related functions within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain business processes, practices, and general compliance regulations.
• Proficiency in policy management tools, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), ISO Quality Management certification, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB).

However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contract, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

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.

We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products enable advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We’re the behind‑the‑scenes support for some amazing technology that transforms our world.