A day in your life at mks:as a sr. Npi buyer at mks instrument, you will partner with supply chain project managers and a complete cross functional team to manage projects for new product introduction phase. In this role, you will report to the npi procurement manager.you will make an impact by: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 po's, open po's, po confirmations, receiving, and accounts payable related issuessupport rfqs to suppliers for new products including analyzing and negotiating quotations in coordination with the npi project managerparticipate in cross-functional meetings and project review meetings as a representative of the npi material specialist teamassist with new supplier sourcing and integration, including contributing to the qualification and development of new suppliers as part of a broader sourcing strategyrecommend cost saving proposals, alternative sources, and volume pricing structuresmaintain purchasing data integrity in erp systemsmanage the interface between engineering and production ramp-upmanage project transition from development to production travel requirements: up to 15-20 % of travel is required.skills you bring:a demonstrated background and proven experience with purchasing and supply chain toolsgood interpersonal and communication skillsproficient in the use of erp/mrp systems, sap, oracle and microsoft officeadvanced level ability in the use of excel & power pointa willingness and ability to influence and change the status quorequired skills:fluency in both english and spanish languagesa bachelor's degree in business/economics or engineering with knowledge of materials management or logisticscpim and/or apics certification (requirement is desirable to have)5+ years of related experiencea valid passport, us visa#li-st1globally, 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: .if applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: rxxxx), the title and location of the role