Global Supplier Manager at MKS developing raw materials strategies and managing supplier relationships, improving supply chain efficiency, and negotiating contracts while requiring travel.
Responsibilities
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.
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