Category Manager - Andover, United States - MKS Instruments

MKS Instruments Andover, United States

1 week ago

Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are looking for an exceptional Category Manager who is a subject matter expert in Raw Material & Special Process and has a strong desire to learn and grow with an innovative company.

You will effectively understand market trends that impact the category.

Parameters that may be examined will include the strategy development process, RFx sourcing, all phases of marketplace analysis, supplier selection, supplier relationship management, consumption management, supplier risk management, negotiation, and contracting.

Additionally, you will identify and develop new suppliers and improve existing supplier performance in support of MKS global category sourcing strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment navigating multiple technologies, systems, processes, organizations, sites, cultures and practices to develop and or support a robust category strategy.

You Will Make an Impact By:
Partner with MKS engineers, SQEs and regional category managers to create and implement a comprehensive category strategy for Raw Material & Special Process with defined plans for cost savings, risk assessment and mitigation, and service level agreements
Solve complex problems that are important to the success of the organization and draw on experience to successfully negotiate lowest total cost of ownership/best price, OTD, lead times, customer satisfaction, and quality
Collaborate directly with MKS Design Engineering, and machining and mechanical product suppliers, in the active development of specific supply strategy for the key technologies and associated mechanical components
Create a total cost of ownership model, which includes the entire supply chain from sub-supplier, material, logistics, and other variables
Take a leadership role championing departmental or cross-functional engineering and sourcing initiatives to improve reliability, cost, and lead time

Skills You Bring:
A Bachelor of Science degree preferably in Material, Mechanical Engineering and/or Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
Working knowledge and market intelligence of metal/non metal materials and special processes, especially surface treatment
4+ years of Category Management experience working in a diverse supply chain organization
Knowledge of negotiations, RFx sourcing processes, contract development and ability to develop/draft complete pro forma contract terms and conditions
Ability to develop a comprehensive category strategy that takes into consideration company strategy, market trends, best practices, risks, and supplier capabilities and capacity
Flexibility to travel globally up to 30% of the time
We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Compensation and
Benefits:

Salary Pay Range:
$97,300

to $180,700

per year.

This range is a good faith esti mate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits:

MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disabilit

y, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details .
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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds.

However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
MKS Instruments, 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.
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