Supplier Manager – Raw Materials
MKS Instruments
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Queretaro City • Mexico
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About the role
- Participate in developing and refining the MKS Raw Materials 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 MKS’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.
Requirements
- 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 Raw Materials or similar
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
supplier managementsupply chain efficiencycontract negotiationmaster supply agreement constructionsupplier performance managementdual sourcingresourcingsupplier identificationsourcing activitiesmachine shop management
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementproject oversight
Certifications
CPIMAPICSBachelor's degreeMaster's degree