Global Sourcing Manager

MKS Inc.; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sourcing corporation in Penang is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager. This role will manage the sourcing of materials across multiple divisions, requiring strong negotiation skills and project management capabilities. Candidates should have a degree in Business or Engineering and over 5 years of experience in global supply chains. This position allows for hybrid work and may involve travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a global supply chain organization.
• CPIM, CSCP or similar certification preferred.
• In-depth knowledge in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical/Machining, and Optics/Photonics.

Responsibilities

• Source materials globally, including electrical and mechanical components.
• Align sourcing strategies with Category Managers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best pricing and terms.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier evaluation

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Global Sourcing Manager for a greenfield setup, you will be responsible for end-to-end aspects of sourcing material across all divisions of MKS and report to Global Sourcing Director. The product portfolio is very diverse and requires robust sourcing techniques, strategies, and negotiation skills to ensure customer expectations are met. We are looking for an exceptional individual who has a strong desire to learn and grow with an innovative company. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment navigating multiple technologies, systems, processes, organizations, sites, cultures, and practices to understand and validate issues and facilitate solutions.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Source electrical, mechanical and optics materials globally
• Implement and execute category strategies, including developing new suppliers in new markets
• Align with Category Managers on sourcing guidance and priorities
• Align with related other functional team members and create a project team as required
• Generate project savings ideas or sourcing events in the global cost management funnel
• Track each sourcing progress and report out regularly
• Identify potential suppliers for MKS sourcing needs and establish NDAs if not already in place
• Prepare and send RFQ package to the selected suppliers for quote
• Negotiate with supplier during the quotation process and leverage any internal stakeholder needed for technical clarifications that the supplier might have
• Analyze the results of the sourcing events and present a summary of the financial opportunity to the project team and internal stakeholders
• Make recommendations on how to proceed with the best supplier solution
• Communicate the award of the project scope to suppliers
• Facilitate first article PO creation through procurement and monitor until FAI is accepted
• Handoff the supplier to production buyers and ensure master data has been created accurately
• Ensure all suppliers and subcontractors comply with company policies, including ethical sourcing practices, safety, and corporate responsibility

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience working in a diverse and global supply chain organization
• CPIM, CSCP or similar certification preferred
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical/Machining and Optics/Photonics
• Capability to evaluate a variety of potential suppliers and analyze supplier proposals of a total cost
• Negotiation skills for cost reduction, cost avoidance and terms & conditions
• Ability to lead a complex project from end to end and deliver a positive result on time
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Team-player attitude, excellent communication skills, self-motivated drive
• A keen eye on, and a strong interest in the world of sourcing and procurement
• Microsoft office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and Power BI
• Working a hybrid work schedule and attending meetings with different time zones
• Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time