Global Machining Supplier Lead

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Manager 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 and coordinate across functions to optimize supplier performance and continuity. The role requires 5+ years in supplier management for machining, with a Bachelor's in a technical or supply-chain field.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the machining category strategy.
• Be the single point of contact for engagements with key strategic global machining suppliers.
• Improve supply chain efficiency and solve dynamic problems impacting the company.
• Negotiate lowest total cost of ownership/best price, on-time delivery, lead times, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage master supply agreement construction, reviews, negotiations, and updates.
• Monitor global supplier performance via scorecards and quarterly reviews.
• Lead dual sourcing and supplier introduction to support continuity.
• Communicate strategy, risk mitigation, and improvements to stakeholders.
• Oversee projects with assigned strategic suppliers and support new supplier introductions.

Skills

Supplier management experience

CPIM certification

APICS certification

Oracle procurement

SAP procurement

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Manager 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 and coordinate across functions to optimize supplier performance and continuity. The role requires 5+ years in supplier management for machining, with a Bachelor's in a technical or supply-chain field.