[Hiring] Global Supplier Manager @MKS Instruments

Role Description

As a Global Supplier Manager at MKS Inc., you will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop, refine, and update the fabrication supply base strategy. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Fabrication Category Management.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Participating in developing and refining the MKS Fabrication category strategy.
• Being the single point of contact for business engagements with assigned key strategic globally managed fabrication suppliers.
• Improving supply chain efficiency and solving dynamic problems that are important to the success of the company.
• Drawing on experience to successfully negotiate lowest total cost of ownership/best price, OTD, lead times, customer satisfaction, and agility.
• Managing master supply agreement construction from templates, conducting contract reviews, negotiating, executing, monitoring, and updating agreements.
• Managing global supplier performance using scorecards, conducting quarterly supplier performance and business reviews.
• Leading dual sourcing, resourcing and new supplier identification/introduction to achieve MKS’s business continuity strategy.
• Communicating category strategy, risk mitigation plans and improvement ideas to key stakeholders.
• Applying oversight and monitoring projects associated with assigned key strategic suppliers.
• Supporting sourcing activities and new supplier introduction.

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain (a master’s degree is preferred).
• 8+ years of related experience in supplier management in the area of fabrication, sheet metal, plastics, weldings, thermal solutions or similar.

Requirements

• CPIM and/or APICS certification.
• Experience co-developing global strategies among complex environments.
• Experience developing supplier and supply chain strategies while concurrently dealing with supplier tactical issues.
• Expertise in Oracle and/or SAP procurement and planning modules.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn details of the semiconductor equipment industry.

Company Description

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: [email protected].

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