As a Senior Manager, Sub Category Management at MKS Inc., you will lead global sourcing and supplier management activities across the Cables, Magnets, and Components subcategories. Reporting to the Director, Global Electronics Category Management, you will develop and execute subcategory strategies that drive cost competitiveness, supplier performance, supply continuity, and long-term business value. You will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and key business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps, operational requirements, and broader business objectives.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Leading and developing a team of Supplier Managers, strengthening strategic sourcing capabilities, tactical execution, talent development, and succession planning. Developing and executing global subcategory strategies across Cables, Magnets, and Components, with accountability for 100% of assigned subcategory spend, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, cost performance, and risk management. Driving supplier performance and supply chain execution, ensuring operational continuity, delivery performance, quality, and timely resolution of supplier-related issues. Identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, supplier financial health, geographic exposure, component availability, and lifecycle risks. Leading supplier relationship management, including strategic supplier reviews, escalations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and long-term supplier development. Driving cost optimization through strategic negotiations, cost modeling, benchmarking, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and identification of alternative sourcing opportunities. Partnering with Engineering and NPI teams to influence supplier selection, component standardization, design decisions, and early supplier engagement throughout the product lifecycle. Monitoring market trends, technology developments, commodity dynamics, and emerging supply sources to identify opportunities and inform long-term sourcing strategies. Collaborating with the Director,... For full info follow application link.
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.