Supplier Manager

MKS Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Global Supplier Manager to partner with Engineering, Procurement and Sourcing to refine the machining supply base strategy.

You will be the single point of contact for key strategic suppliers and drive cost, lead times, and performance improvements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in supplier management for machining, with expertise in Oracle or SAP procurement modules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, business, or supply chain.
• 5+ years of supplier management experience in machining.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine machining category strategy.
• Be single point of contact for key strategic globally managed machining suppliers.
• Improve supply chain efficiency and solve dynamic problems.
• 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% of Travel is required.

Skills

Strategic supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Eng/Business/SC

Tools

Oracle procurement

SAP procurement

Job description

As a Global Supplier Manager, you will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop, refine, and update the machining supply base strategy In this role, you will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Machining Category Management.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Participate in developing and refining the company 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 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% of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain (a master’s degree is preferred).
• 5+ years of related experience in supplier management in the area of machining or similar.

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 Machine Shop contract manufacturers.