Project Buyer

MKS Instruments

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New product introduction support
Supplier industrialization activities
Rfq process management
** MKS Instruments is seeking a Project Buyer to manage sourcing and procurement activities that support new product development and supplier transitions. The role requires strong experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities including supplier readiness and cost analysis. **

Job Summary

  • Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, Category Management, and Suppliers to drive sourcing and procurement activities that support new product development, supplier transitions, and industrialization projects.
  • Play a critical role ensuring supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and on-time material availability during development phases and ramp-up to serial production.
  • Manage sourcing and procurement activities supporting new product introduction, engineering changes, and supplier transition projects, including leading RFQ processes and supporting industrialization activities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** MKS Instruments is seeking a Project Buyer to manage sourcing and procurement activities that support new product development and supplier transitions. The role requires strong experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities including supplier readiness and cost analysis. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • New product introduction support
  • Supplier industrialization activities
  • RFQ process management
  • Cost analysis and negotiation
  • ERP system experience

Nice-to-have

  • High-mix manufacturing experience
  • Lean Six Sigma knowledge
  • Supplier exit plan management
  • Stakeholder influence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of job-related work experience
  • APICS/CPIM certification required
  • Experience with NPI or supplier industrialization
  • Experience with RFQ processes and cost analysis
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Project management skills

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