Global Sourcing Specialist

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Bengaluru, India seeks a Global Sourcing Specialist for end-to-end Direct Materials sourcing, focusing on machining, fabrication, and electro-mechanical parts. You will lead RFQs, supplier selection, and negotiations, coordinating with Category Management, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to implement cost-saving strategies.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across functions and with suppliers.
• Experience executing supplier identification, RFQs/RFPs, bid analysis, supplier selection and negotiations.
• Understanding of machining, fabrication, and electro-mechanical assembly processes.
• Proven ability to evaluate suppliers on cost, capability, capacity, lead time, quality and risk.
• Proficient with Excel and standard procurement/supply chain tools.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Execute Direct Material sourcing projects from initiation to supplier award and handoff.
• Identify and scout qualified suppliers aligned with Category Management strategy.
• Develop and execute RFQs, including bid packages, quotations, analysis and bidding.
• Evaluate suppliers on cost, capability, capacity, lead time, quality and risk with data-driven recommendations.
• Analyze quotations, cost breakdowns, and market data to find cost reductions.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, payment terms and other terms within authority.
• Drive sourcing projects through the 6-Gate Sourcing Process with documentation and approvals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across global regions to drive decisions and resolve issues.
• Support supplier diversification, localization, and dual-sourcing while mitigating risks.

Skills

Direct material sourcing

RFQ/RFP execution

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost analysis

Supplier evaluation

Excel proficiency

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Master’s Degree or MBA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Agile PLM

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As the Global Sourcing Specialist based in India, you will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing activities for Direct Materials, supporting sourcing needs across India and the broader MKS global organization. The product portfolio is diverse and requires strong sourcing, commercial, and negotiation skills to support business growth, operational excellence, cost competitiveness, and customer requirements. You’ll report to the Sr. Sourcing Manager in India and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned sourcing projects from initiation through supplier award. You will identify and engage qualified suppliers, execute RFQs, analyze quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and develop data-driven sourcing recommendations. Working closely with Category Management, Engineering, Quality, NPI, Procurement, Should-Cost, Supplier Development, and other stakeholders across global regions, you will translate sourcing strategy into execution and help ensure the right suppliers are selected and positioned to support MKS’s evolving business needs. You will also help expand and strengthen MKS’s supplier base in India, identifying opportunities for localization, supplier diversification, cost competitiveness, and supply risk reduction while supporting global sourcing objectives.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Executing Direct Material sourcing projects from initiation through supplier award and handoff, with a focus on machining, fabrication, and electromechanical commodities.
• Identifying and scouting qualified suppliers aligned with Category Management strategy and approved supplier requirements.
• Developing and executing RFQs, including bid packages, supplier communication, quote collection, analysis, and competitive bidding.
• Evaluating suppliers based on cost, capability, capacity, quality, lead time, and supply risk and developing data-driven supplier recommendations.
• Analyzing quotations, cost breakdowns, historical pricing, and market data to identify cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Negotiating pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, payment terms, and other commercial conditions within established authority.
• Driving sourcing projects through the 6-Gate Sourcing Process, managing actions, deliverables, decisions, timelines, documentation, and required approvals.
• Coordinating cross-functional activities with Category Management, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Should-Cost, Supplier Development, and other stakeholders to drive sourcing decisions and resolve issues.
• Supporting supplier diversification, localization, and dual-sourcing initiatives while identifying and escalating risks that may impact cost, schedule, quality, or continuity of supply.
• Communicating sourcing recommendations, project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders and ensuring an effective handoff of awarded business to Procurement for ongoing production management.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience executing sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFQs/RFPs, bid analysis, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers, including machining, fabrication, and electro-mechanical assembly.
• Practical experience in evaluating suppliers based on cost, capability, capacity, lead time, quality, and supply risk.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate quotations, cost breakdowns, and total cost of ownership.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard procurement/supply chain tools.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s Degree or MBA
• Experience working with ERP and/or PLM systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Agile.
• Experience with project management and data analytic tools.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Ability to work onsite with flexibility to accommodate meetings across global time zones. Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time. Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 15 pounds. Ability to remain in a stationary position for 40% of the time. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Operates in a professional office and/or manufacturing environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Noise level in the work environment is usually average. Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing. 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: [e-mail] .

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world.

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