Supplier Manager

MKS Instruments

1d • $109,750 - $182,900

About The Position

As a Supplier Manager at MKS Inc., you will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management, and Sourcing to develop, refine, and update the machining supply base strategy. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Machining Category Management. The role manages strategic machining supplier relationships and performance, supports sourcing and supplier introduction, negotiates commercial outcomes, oversees supplier agreements, and contributes to supply-chain efficiency, risk mitigation, and business continuity. Up to 25% travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.
• At least 5 years of related experience in supplier management in machining or a similar area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• CPIM and/or APICS certification.
• 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.
• Experience managing machine shop contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and refining the MKS machining category strategy.
• Serve as the single point of contact for business engagements with assigned key strategic globally managed machining suppliers.
• Improve supply-chain efficiency and solve dynamic problems important to the success of the company.
• Negotiate for the lowest total cost of ownership or best price, on-time delivery, lead times, customer satisfaction, and agility.
• Manage master supply agreement construction from templates; conduct contract reviews; negotiate, execute, monitor, and update agreements.
• Manage global supplier performance using scorecards and conduct quarterly supplier performance and business reviews.
• Lead dual sourcing, resourcing, and new supplier identification and introduction to achieve MKS’s business continuity strategy.
• Communicate category strategy, risk mitigation plans, and improvement ideas to key stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and monitor projects associated with assigned key strategic suppliers.
• Support sourcing activities and new supplier introduction.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level