Indirect Senior Sourcing Specialist Manufacturing- China

The role:

The Indirect Senior Sourcing Specialist in China plays a key role in managing assigned categories and driving strategic sourcing initiatives. This individual demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, critical and creative thinking, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

In this role, the specialist ensures supplier consolidation by spending categories for Manufacturing and aligns the vendor base with the global consolidation program. They lead multiple IM&S procurement projects and initiatives focused on restructuring and optimizing spend categories, identifying global and local market players, and developing them into preferred global/National suppliers.

As a trusted partner to internal organizations and departments, the specialist drives numerous cost-saving initiatives while supporting the transformation of sourcing operations in China, contributing significantly to the organization’s success in Indirect Procurement.

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Responsibilities:

- Lead Capex investment, Construction, Facilities and MRO in plants
- Support Capex investment, Construction, Facilities and MRO category owners for GZ Chemical for supplier sourcing and management
- Quickly assess and adapt to changing sourcing needs and priorities in the Indirect Procurement domain across China.
- Apply creative problem-solving skills to identify innovative sourcing solutions and opportunities for cost optimization and value creation, while ensuring full adherence to established procurement and sourcing policies.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand their evolving requirements and provide timely sourcing support and guidance.
- Proactively research and explore new suppliers/vendors, technologies, and market trends
- Engage in rapid decision-making processes to evaluate and select suppliers/vendors based on strategic fit, performance, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Actively lead negotiations and contract discussions, demonstrating agility and flexibility in adapting negotiation strategies to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance, addressing any issues or opportunities for improvement in a timely manner.
- Embrace a culture of continuous learning and development, seeking out opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in Indirect sourcing and related areas.

Professional Requirements:

Must have

- Solid Capabilities of Indirect Category Management (Capex/Facility Management/MRO), Project Management, Process Management, Vendor Management and Negotiation, Cost Management, Stakeholder Communication and engagement
- More than 5 years in Indirect Procurement Function in International companies with 3- year experience as leading role for Manufacturing Indirect categories

Nice have

- 10+ years in Indirect Procurement Function of International Companies with 5+ years’ experience as leading role for Manufacturing Indirect categories
- Preferred Industry Experience: Fine Chemical Industry.

Other requirements

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

·         Awareness of the existing policies and procedures, and high sense of compliance to those policies

·         Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for learning and a desire to excel in a new role.

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.

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