MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world's leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at .

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are looking for an exceptional Supply Chain Advanced Procurement Manager (SC APM) who can work with our strategic customers during new product introduction initiatives (NPI) managing the significant requirements from them regarding communication of NPI project execution. You will be part of a customer-centric SC Advanced Customer Engagement (ACE) team consisting of a SC NPI Project Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer and Sourcing Manager. You will serve as the single point of contact with strategic customers for all supply chain aspects of NPI projects. How you will achieve this:

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Engage early in the NPI development process with the customer and MKS account teams on all new product projects to ensure alignment on requirements and development of the right strategies.

• Provide supply chain voice to the customer, managing the significant requirements from them regarding communication of project execution, performance and execution mitigation activities, problem resolution, documentation, approvals, deliverables, etc.

• Act as the single point of contact for initial escalation point for the customer on NPI supply chain project execution aspects.

• Coordinate as needed the activities of the dedicated customer SC Advanced Customer Engagement team to ensure alignment with customer expectations and requirements.

• Work with SC ACE team respective SC functional managers on team goals, objectives, workload, performance, and required expectations aligned with customer needs.

• Identify and request any additional resources across the supply chain or MKS business units to support critical NPI project customer expectations.

Skills that You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business; Master's or MBA preferred

• 8+ years of Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing or Procurement experience, PMP certification a plus

• Knowledge of sourcing for optical fabrication, opto-mechanical assemblies, or related experience with optical or photonic component solutions preferred

• Experience and the aptitude to work closely with suppliers and customers, problem solving, and effectively communicating

• Ability to articulate a comprehensive vision and project plan across functions

*This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule from home and in our Irvine CA site.

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.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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Compensation and Benefits: Salary Pay Range: 97,300.00 - 180,700.00 USD Annual per year. This range is a good faith estimate 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.

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid 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.].

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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