Sr Procurement Supervisor

A Day in Your Life at MKS: This position reports to Purchasing manager

Principal Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components, and equipment
• Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives
• Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount
• May negotiate major contracts involving large dollar amounts
• Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities
• Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts
• Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels
• May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Required Skills:

• English Skills needed
• Bachelor’s degree required
• CPIM and/or APICS certification preferred
• 5+ years of related experience

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
• Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)