Global Electronics Supplier Strategy Lead

MKS Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Global Electronics Supplier Manager in Penang, Malaysia. You will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop and update the electronics supply base strategy, reporting to the Senior Manager, PCBA's & Distribution Category.

In this role you will lead supplier negotiations, drive cost improvements, and manage master agreements while ensuring supplier performance aligns with business continuity goals. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain; master's preferred.
• 5+ years in Electronics category/commodity management.
• Experience shaping supplier and supply chain strategies with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the electronics category strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as single point of contact for key strategic global suppliers.
• Improve supply chain efficiency and resolve critical issues affecting the business.
• Negotiate cost, on-time delivery, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Manage master supply agreement creation, reviews and updates.
• Track supplier performance using scorecards and quarterly reviews.
• Lead dual sourcing, supplier identification, and continuity planning.
• Communicate strategy, risks, and improvement ideas to stakeholders.
• Oversee projects with assigned strategic suppliers and support new supplier onboarding.

Skills

Category management

Electronics domain

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle

SAP procurement

Job description

MKS Inc. is seeking a Global Electronics Supplier Manager in Penang, Malaysia. You will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop and update the electronics supply base strategy, reporting to the Senior Manager, PCBA's & Distribution Category.

In this role you will lead supplier negotiations, drive cost improvements, and manage master agreements while ensuring supplier performance aligns with business continuity goals. Travel up to 25% is required.