MKS Instruments

Global Sourcing Manager

MKS Instruments

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Batu Kawan • Malaysia

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

About the role

  • Source electrical, mechanical and optics materials globally
  • Implement and execute category strategies, including developing new suppliers in new markets
  • Align with Category Managers on sourcing guidance and priorities
  • Generate project savings ideas or sourcing events in the global cost management funnel
  • Track each sourcing progress and report out regularly
  • Identify potential suppliers for MKS sourcing needs and establish NDAs if not already in place
  • Prepare and send RFQ package to the selected suppliers for quote
  • Negotiate with supplier during the quotation process
  • Analyze the results of the sourcing events and present a summary of the financial opportunity to the project team and internal stakeholders
  • Make recommendations on how to proceed with the best supplier solution
  • Communicate the award of the project scope to suppliers
  • Facilitate first article PO creation through procurement and monitor until FAI is accepted

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience working in a diverse and global supply chain organization
  • CPIM, CSCP or similar certification preferred
  • In-depth knowledge and experience in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical/Machining and Optics/Photonics
  • Capability to evaluate a variety of potential suppliers and analyze supplier proposals of a total cost
  • Negotiation skills for cost reduction, cost avoidance and terms & conditions
  • Ability to lead a complex project from end to end and deliver a positive result on time
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
  • Team-player attitude, excellent communication skills, self-motivated drive
  • Microsoft office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and Power BI
Benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
sourcing strategiessupplier evaluationcost analysisnegotiationproject managementfinancial analysisRFQ preparationNDA establishmentcost reductionterms and conditions
Soft skills
communicationteamworkself-motivationleadershiptime managementpressure managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilitycollaboration
Certifications
CPIMCSCP