Senior Indirect Category Specialist at MKS Instruments

Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Commodity Management, Negotiation, Contract Management, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Supplier Relationship Management, Compliance, Data Privacy Regulations, Total Cost of Ownership Analysis, Process Improvements, Collaboration

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Senior Indirect Category Specialist for Indirect Materials & Services, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships across a wide range of indirect categories such as facilities, IT, marketing, MRO, and professional services. As a key member of the Global Supply Chain team, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings while ensuring quality and service excellence. Additionally, you will collaborate with legal and business teams to develop, review, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and risk mitigation. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment navigating multiple organizations, sites, cultures and practices. You will report to the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain. You Make an Impact By: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, influence decisions, and align sourcing strategies with business objectives Lead RFPs, RFQs, and strategic negotiation processes to ensure the best value in terms of cost, quality, innovation, and risk mitigation Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing, demand management, and process improvements Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure all agreements align with internal policies, legal requirements, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, export controls, HIPAA, etc.) Manage contract lifecycle including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, and software license agreements. Drive value creation through total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and strategic vendor consolidation Skills You Bring: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management Strong negotiation, contract management, analytical, and project management skills Knowledge of contract terms and supplier risk management Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities #LI-DNI Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing. 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. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Instruments Product Overview

Responsibilities

As a Senior Indirect Category Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships across various indirect categories. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings while ensuring quality and service excellence.