Global Category Director - Electronics
About The Position
As the Category Director – Electronics within our Global Supply Chain organization, you will serve as the enterprise-wide expert for your category. You will own the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of a complex global supplier landscape—acting as the go‑to authority for all category‑related supply chain matters. In this high‑impact leadership role, you’ll report directly to the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain and help shape the future of our global sourcing capabilities. As a strategic leader, you will guide and develop a team responsible for driving supplier performance, building resilient supply strategies, and ensuring operational excellence. Your work will directly influence business continuity, cost competitiveness, and innovation across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 12+ years of experience driving global supply chain or strategic sourcing initiatives within electronics categories (e.g., semiconductors, PCBA, electronic components, EMS)
- 8+ years managing global or regional teams
- Demonstrated depth in electronics supplier ecosystems, including component manufacturers, distributors, and contract manufacturers
- Expertise in electronics category strategy, including supplier segmentation, risk mitigation, lifecycle management (e.g., obsolescence), and long-term sourcing strategy
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to develop teams and influence cross‑functional partners
- Expertise in supplier management, commercial negotiations, forecasting, and strategic sourcing
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Reside in states where MKS is registered to do business
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- CPIM and/or APICS certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead electronics category strategy development, performing market analysis, identifying emerging risks and opportunities, and shaping long‑term supply plans
- Build and manage high‑performing supplier relationships, ensuring quality, delivery, compliance, and strategic alignment with business goals
- Drive cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and regional supply chain teams to support product roadmaps and growth initiatives
- Oversee supplier performance management, including scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives
- Champion risk mitigation, ensuring supply continuity through proactive planning, dual‑sourcing, and effective commercial negotiations
- Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and strengthen supply chain resilience
- Act as the primary point of contact and category subject‑matter expert, representing category needs across the organization
- Perform additional reasonable duties as business needs evolve
Benefits
- health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- life and disability insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- sick time
- 15 paid vacation days
- 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- tuition reimbursement
- participation in any stock programs
- signing bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
