Senior Purchasing Manager

Senior Procurement Manager page is loaded## Senior Procurement Managerlocations: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R16721A 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. Director, Global ProcurementYou 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.* 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.* 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.* Familiarity with Procurement Service Center processes.* shortage root-cause analysis, process mapping).Directly manages a global team located at various manufacturing sites.* Accountable for procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier spend across regions.However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. 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. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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.enables technologies that transform our world.At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. 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.