Global Machining Supplier Strategy Lead

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Global Supplier Manager in Malaysia to partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop and refine the machining supply base strategy. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Machining Category Management.

You will drive supplier engagements, negotiate cost of ownership, manage master agreements, and lead dual sourcing to ensure business continuity. Up to 25% travel is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and refining the machining category strategy.
• Single point of contact for business engagements with assigned key strategic globally managed machining suppliers.
• Improve supply chain efficiency and solve dynamic problems that are important to the success of the company.
• Draw on experience to negotiate lowest total cost of ownership/best price, OTD, 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, conduct quarterly supplier performance and business reviews.
• Lead dual sourcing, resourcing and new supplier identification/introduction to achieve Company’s business continuity strategy.
• Communicate category strategy, risk mitigation plans and improvement ideas to key stakeholders.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of Travel is required.

Skills

Supplier management

Machining category strategy

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Excel

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Global Supplier Manager in Malaysia to partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop and refine the machining supply base strategy. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Machining Category Management.

You will drive supplier engagements, negotiate cost of ownership, manage master agreements, and lead dual sourcing to ensure business continuity. Up to 25% travel is required.