Overview
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a day in your life at mks: as a category specialist for indirect materials & services you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships across 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 sr. Director of global supply chain.
responsibilities
* source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships across indirect categories (facilities, it, marketing, mro, and professional services).
* develop and execute sourcing strategies as a key member of the global supply chain team.
* deliver cost savings while ensuring quality and service-excellence.
* collaborate with legal and business teams to develop, review, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and risk mitigation.
* navigate a collaborative international environment across multiple organizations, sites, cultures, and practices.
skills you bring
* bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field
* 2-4 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
* hybrid work option for days remote and onsite
seniority level
* entry level
employment type
* full-time
job function
* supply chain
* industries: semiconductor manufacturing
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