Procurement Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Procurement Specialist at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Operations, Category Management, and Procurement to manage and execute plant-level procurement activities, ensure continuity of supply, and support production needs.

In this hybrid position you will report to the Procurement Manager and will require onsite presence Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Candidates must reside within commuting distance to the Andover/Methuen, MA sites.

• Serve as the primary point of contact within the plant for all procurement activities and tasks
• Manage the supply base to avoid and resolve delivery, quality, and pricing issues
• Coordinate and streamline plant procurement activities with Procurement Service Center Buyers to meet and exceed production needs and prevent interruptions
• Drive supplier approval processes and develop suppliers in inventory management, Kanban, 3PL, consignment stock, and lean principles
• Manage inventory availability and health, including inventory planning, forecasting, and vendor operational improvements (efficiency, fill rates, lead time)
• Identify and manage supply risks related to supplier financial instability or insolvency
• Capitalize on current and future procurement opportunities to maximize leverage across categories
• Leverage knowledge of supply market trends, associations, and trade indexes to inform procurement strategy

Up to 20–30% travel to suppliers and other MKS facilities as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, supply chain management, logistics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, or capacity planning improvement
• Demonstrated experience with demand planning and materials management tools
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office
• Advanced skill level in Excel and Power Point
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to influence change and challenge the status quo

• Experience developing suppliers using lean principles
• Familiarity with Kanban, consignment inventory, and 3PL models
• Experience working in a manufacturing or plant‑based environment

Hybrid role requiring on‑site presence at least three days per week. Work performed in a combination of office and manufacturing plant environments. Ability to travel locally as required (20–30%).

This position is hybrid and must be within commuting distance to the Andover/Methuen, MA sites. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

Salary Pay Range: $71,000 - $118,000 per year.

Bonus:
Position eligible for discretionary annual bonus, amount to be determined by MKS.

Benefits:
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

MKS is an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status, and all categories protected by law. Applicants for positions that require controlled goods and technologies subject to ITAR or EAR may need to be U.S. persons. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS conducts background checks and drug screens in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

MKS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.