• Communicate regularly with and manage the supply base to avoid and resolve any delivery, quality, or pricing issues.
• Proactively drive the supply chain to supply and exceed our production floor’s needs and eliminate any interruptions.
• Capable to manage multiple projects and complete daily/weekly/monthly purchasing goals and metrics.
• Serve as the focal point for escalation of all supplier relationship issues for the suppliers under your responsibility.
• Maintain supplier status relating to scorecards, business drivers and developmental needs (where applicable).
• Maintain price tables and/or manage requisitions for pricing related to category contracts/negotiations.
• Travel to suppliers and other MKS facilities 10%-20% of the time or as required for this position.