A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Global Supplier Manager at MKS Inc., you will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Category Management and Sourcing to develop, refine, and update the electronics supply base strategy In this role, you will report to the Sr. Manager, PCBA's & Distribution Category. You Will Make an Impact By: Participate in developing and refining the MKS electronics category strategy. Single point of contact for business engagements with assigned key strategic globally managed electronics 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% travel is required. Skills You Bring: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Electrical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain (a master’s degree is preferred). 5+ years of related experience in Category or Commodity management in Electronics. Preferred Skills: 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 PCBA contract manufacturers and OEM component suppliers. #LI-DNI Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Instruments Product Overview

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