Global Supplier Manager - Electronics

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

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Malaysia is seeking a Global Electronics Supplier Manager to partner with Engineering, Procurement, and Sourcing to shape the electronics supply base strategy and drive performance.

You will lead supplier negotiations, manage master agreements, and coordinate with global suppliers, with travel up to 25%. Bachelor's in EE, Business, or Supply Chain, 5+ years in electronics category management required; master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronics category/commodity management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain; master’s preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the electronics supply base strategy.
• Serve as single point of contact for global electronics suppliers.
• Negotiate total cost of ownership, lead times, and on-time delivery.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and contract management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing.

Skills

Electronics category management

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle/SAP procurement modules

Job description

As a Global Electronics Supplier Manager, you will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop, refine, and update the electronics supply base strategy. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, PCBA's & Distribution Category.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Participate in developing and refining the company electronics category strategy.
• Single point of contact for business engagements with assigned key strategic globally managed electronics suppliers.
• Improve supply chain efficiency and solve dynamic problems that are important to the success of the company.
• Draw on experience to successfully 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.
• Apply oversight and monitor projects associated with assigned key strategic suppliers.
• Support sourcing activities and new supplier introduction.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Electrical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain (a master’s degree is preferred).
• 5+ years of related experience in Category or Commodity management in Electronics.

Preferred Skills:

• 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 in managing PCBA contract manufacturers and OEM component suppliers.