Strategic Global Machining Supplier Manager

MKS Instruments, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Global Supplier Manager to partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop and refine the machining supply base strategy. You will lead supplier engagements, manage contracts, and improve supply chain efficiency while negotiating best price and terms.

The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Global Machining Category Management and requires 5+ years in supplier management, with CPIM/APICS preferred and experience with Oracle or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical eng., business or supply chain.
• 5+ years of supplier management experience in machining or similar.
• CPIM and/or APICS certification preferred.
• Experience developing supplier and supply chain strategies while addressing supplier issues.
• Knowledge of Oracle and/or SAP procurement and planning modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the machining category strategy.
• Serve as single point of contact for key strategic suppliers.
• Improve supply chain efficiency and solve dynamic problems.
• Negotiate lowest total cost of ownership and best price, OTD, lead times, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage master supply agreements: templates, reviews, negotiations, execution and updates.
• Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and conduct quarterly reviews.
• Lead dual sourcing, resourcing and new supplier identification to support continuity.
• Communicate strategy, risk mitigation and improvements to stakeholders.
• Support sourcing activities and new supplier introductions.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Category strategy

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Global Supplier Manager to partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop and refine the machining supply base strategy. You will lead supplier engagements, manage contracts, and improve supply chain efficiency while negotiating best price and terms.

The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Global Machining Category Management and requires 5+ years in supplier management, with CPIM/APICS preferred and experience with Oracle or