NPI Buyer

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

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. 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 contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing. 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.

Company Overview

At MKS, it’s all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’toughest challenges. It’s not just a job – it’s what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We’re the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.