Global Machining Supplier Strategy Lead

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKS Inc. seeks a Global Supplier Manager to partner with Engineering, Procurement, and Sourcing to advance the machining category strategy. You will negotiate TB0 and oversee supplier contracts, performance reviews, and dual sourcing while coordinating with global teams.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Global Machining Category Management and travel up to 25% to manage key suppliers and drive continuity of supply across regions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine machining category strategy.
• Single point of contact for strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate total cost of ownership and lead times.
• Manage master supply agreements and performance scorecards.
• Lead dual sourcing and new supplier introductions.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

Supplier management

Machining suppliers

CPIM/APICS certification

Oracle procurement

SAP procurement

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

MKS Inc. seeks a Global Supplier Manager to partner with Engineering, Procurement, and Sourcing to advance the machining category strategy. You will negotiate TB0 and oversee supplier contracts, performance reviews, and dual sourcing while coordinating with global teams.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Global Machining Category Management and travel up to 25% to manage key suppliers and drive continuity of supply across regions.