Key Skills

Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Senior Sub Category Manager m/d/f at MKS Inc. (netherlands remote), you will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and key internal business units to develop and execute global sub category strategies, ensure world class supplier performance, and manage risk across the supply chain. In this role, you will report to the Director, Global Category Management. You Will Make an Impact By: Leading and developing a team of Supplier Managers to ensure strong tactical execution while building strategic capability, succession planning, and future leadership strength Owning and driving global sub category strategy across 100% of spend, including supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, cost performance, and risk management Holding accountability for overall supply chain performance, ensuring strong supplier execution, operational continuity, and rapid issue resolution Identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain risks and clearly communicating mitigation plans to key stakeholders Overseeing supplier performance management including escalations, corrective actions, quarterly business reviews, and long term supplier development initiatives Analyzing market trends, cost drivers, and new supply sources to shape long term supply strategies aligned to business and product roadmaps Travel Requirements: Up to 30% travel is required Skills You Bring: Bachelor’s Degree equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of related experience Proven experience leading global or regional supply chain or commodity teams Strong background in supplier performance management, commercial negotiations, and cost management Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category or sub category strategies Experience working cross functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Manufacturing Experience managing globally distributed suppliers and spend Background in manufacturing, engineered products, or complex supply Preferred Skills: CPIM and/or APICS certification you can't wait to meet you!

Core Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Supplier Managers while owning global sub-category strategy across all spend, including supplier strategy, negotiations, cost performance, and risk management. Ensure supply chain continuity and supplier performance through risk mitigation, escalations, corrective actions, business reviews, supplier development, and analysis of market trends and supply sources.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of related experience; a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have experience leading global or regional supply chain or commodity teams, managing suppliers and costs, executing category strategies, and working cross-functionally in manufacturing or complex supply environments; CPIM and/or APICS certification is preferred.