A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Senior Manager, Procurement Specialists at MKS, you will partner with global business units (BUs), Supply Chain, Operations, and cross-functional teams to lead, align, and elevate procurement activities worldwide. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Director, Global Procurement
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Leading and mentoring a global team of Procurement Specialists across multiple manufacturing sites and regions.
- Driving business unit collaboration by facilitating regular cross-functional meetings to address shortages, demand changes, and inventory health.
- Implementing strategic procurement alignment with company objectives and materials plans, translating high-level goals into actionable plans for the team.
- Overseeing supply continuity and risk mitigation, proactively identifying supply risks and guiding contingency planning.
- Championing process improvement and standardization, working with stakeholders to automate and enhance procurement processes.
- Guiding supplier development and performance management, ensuring compliance and driving vendor improvement programs.
- Monitoring and reporting key procurement metrics to senior management, providing data-driven recommendations.
- Travel Requirements: Up to 20% international travel is required.
Skills You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
- 8+ years of job-related work experience in procurement or supply chain management, including leadership of procurement teams or projects.
- Experience managing procurement for manufacturing operations and driving cost reduction or supplier improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle), advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with digital procurement dashboards.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills in a matrix organization.
- Strategic and analytical skills for supply chain data and KPI analysis.
Preferred Skills: (Optional)
- Experience working in a global environment or managing teams across multiple locations.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross-functional efforts.
- Familiarity with Procurement Service Center processes.
- Experience with supplier development programs (Kanban, VMI/consignment, lead time reduction).
- Advanced problem-solving skills (e.g., shortage root-cause analysis, process mapping).
Supervisory Scope: (Optional)
- Reporting Relationships: Directly manages a global team located at various manufacturing sites.
- Financial Responsibilities: Accountable for procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier spend across regions.
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