Senior Procurement specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a S enior Procurement Specialist at Atotech Thailand, you will partner with Global Procurement Organization, Supply Chain Operations, Supplier Quality Assurance, and other cross functional teams to lead, align, and procurement activities in Thailand. In this role, you will report to the Regional Direct Procurement Manager, Asia Pacific. You Will Make an Impact By: Lead end-to-end procurement activities and manage chemical procurement spend in Thailand to ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and operational excellence. Develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier selection, qualification, negotiation, contracting, and performance management across local and regional supply bases. Conduct RFQs, commercial evaluations, cost breakdown analysis, and contract negotiations to optimize pricing, payment terms, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Drive procurement productivity initiatives through supplier consolidation, logistics optimization, lead-time reduction, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation activities. Collaborate cross-functionally with regional and global Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve transparency, service levels, and procurement efficiency. Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement-related issues including shortages, delivery delays, quality concerns, and supply disruptions while ensuring compliance with company policies. Maintain procurement documentation and reporting while supporting local business activities requiring up to 20% travel. Skills You Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (MBA is a plus). 5+ years of relevant experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, including leading procurement projects and cross-functional initiatives. Proven experience supporting manufacturing operations, driving cost reduction programs, and implementing supplier performance improvement initiatives. Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with BW data analysis and reporting tools. Strong cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills within a matrix organization. Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to analyze procurement data, KPIs, market trends, and supplier performance. Preferred Skills: (Optional) Experience working in a global environment and coordinating with cross-functional teams across multiple locations and regions. Strong ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and drive alignment across cross-functional and matrix organizations. Experience leading supplier development and supply chain improvement initiatives, including consignment programs, lead-time reduction, and supply continuity enhancement. Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving capabilities, including shortage root-cause analysis, process mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives. 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. 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