Senior Manager, Sub Category Management – Cables, Magnets & Components

MKS Instruments

4d•$165,000 - $200,000

About The Position

At MKS Inc., the Senior Manager, Sub Category Management leads global sourcing and supplier management across the Cables, Magnets, and Components subcategories. Reporting to the Director, Global Electronics Category Management, this role develops and executes subcategory strategies to improve cost competitiveness, supplier performance, supply continuity, and long-term business value. The role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and other business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps, operational requirements, and business objectives. Up to 30% travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of related experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership.
Proven experience leading global or regional sourcing, commodity management, or supplier management teams.
Strong background in supplier performance management, commercial negotiations, strategic sourcing, and cost management.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute global category or subcategory strategies with accountability for significant spend.
Experience managing complex supplier relationships, including strategic partnerships, negotiations, escalations, and supplier development.
Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks and drive supply continuity.
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
Experience managing globally distributed suppliers, sourcing strategies, and spend across multiple regions.
Background in manufacturing, engineered products, electronics, electrical components, or other complex supply environments.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience with Cables, Magnets, electronic components, or related electrical/electromechanical commodities.
Experience with NPI sourcing, component lifecycle management, supplier capacity planning, and value engineering.
CPIM and/or APICS certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Supplier Managers, strengthening strategic sourcing capabilities, tactical execution, talent development, and succession planning.
Develop and execute global subcategory strategies for Cables, Magnets, and Components, with accountability for assigned spend, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, cost performance, and risk management.
Drive supplier performance and supply chain execution, maintaining operational continuity, delivery performance, quality, and timely resolution of supplier issues.
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, supplier financial health, geographic exposure, component availability, and lifecycle risks.
Lead supplier relationship management, including strategic supplier reviews, escalations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and long-term supplier development.
Drive cost optimization through strategic negotiations, cost modeling, benchmarking, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and alternative sourcing opportunities.
Partner with Engineering and NPI teams on supplier selection, component standardization, design decisions, and early supplier engagement throughout the product lifecycle.
Monitor market trends, technology developments, commodity dynamics, and emerging supply sources to identify opportunities and inform long-term sourcing strategies.
Collaborate with the Director, Global Electronics Category Management, and cross-functional stakeholders to align subcategory strategies with broader global category objectives.