Hybrid Global Sourcing Manager

at MKS Instruments

• Job title: Global Sourcing Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Malaysia

About the role

• Global Sourcing Manager responsible for sourcing electrical, mechanical and optics materials globally. Implementing category strategies and collaborating with international teams for successful sourcing operations.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Align with related other functional team members and create a project team as required
• 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 and leverage any internal stakeholder needed for technical clarifications that the supplier might have
• 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
• Handoff the supplier to production buyers and ensure master data has been created accurately
• Ensure all suppliers and subcontractors comply with company policies, including ethical sourcing practices, safety, and corporate responsibility

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 work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities