Sr. Manager IT Category

MKS Instruments•Andover, MA

21h•$135,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As an Sr. Manager IT Category in the Global Supply Chain organization, you will partner with IT to lead the development and execution of category strategies, including market analysis, supplier segmentation, sourcing plans, and long-term value creation initiatives. The role reports to the Sr Director, Indirect Supply Chain. You will oversee category performance by managing supplier relationships, negotiating key contracts, and driving cost optimization, quality improvement, and risk mitigation. You will collaborate with procurement, operations, finance, and product teams to align category strategies with organizational goals and operational needs. You will monitor industry trends, market conditions, and innovation opportunities to inform category roadmaps and support strategic decisions. The position is based in a professional office environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; MKS is not sponsoring work visas for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
10 or more years of related experience.
Advanced expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, including market analysis, supplier segmentation, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills, including the ability to influence high-value contracts and drive long-term value creation.
Excellent analytical and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret spend data, assess market trends, and support strategic decision making.
Effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities, with experience partnering across procurement, operations, finance, and product or business teams.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of IT category strategies, including market analysis, supplier segmentation, sourcing plans, and long-term value creation initiatives.
Oversee category performance by managing supplier relationships and negotiating key contracts.
Drive cost optimization, quality improvement, and risk mitigation efforts.
Partner with procurement, operations, finance, and product teams to align category strategies with organizational goals and operational needs.
Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and innovation opportunities to inform category roadmaps and strategic decision making.