Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Global Supply Chain Program Manager within our Global Supply Chain organization, you will serve as the end-to-end project owner representing the supply chain function across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.

In this role, you will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, product management, marketing, and global supply chain teams - including category management, purchasing, planning, supplier quality, and logistics - to lead and execute strategic supply chain programs. These include new product introductions (NPI), cost optimization initiatives, supplier transitions, and supply continuity efforts aligned with category strategies and company objectives.

You will play a critical role in ensuring strong cross-functional alignment and seamless execution, driving projects from early planning through production readiness and ongoing operational success.

This position operates on a hybrid work model based out of Irvine, CA, and applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance.

You will make an impact by:

• Owning project delivery and leading supply chain execution across a portfolio of initiatives to achieve schedule, cost, and milestone targets
• Partnering cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and suppliers to ensure proactive readiness for builds, launches, and ongoing operations
• Collaborating with category management to execute sourcing strategies, including target cost development, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and supplier selection
• Leading and supporting cost reduction, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), and should-cost modeling efforts to improve product competitiveness
• Managing supplier selection, qualification, and transitions, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and risk objectives
• Representing Supply Chain in program reviews, readiness gates, and governance forums, ensuring all supply chain deliverables are met
• Driving supplier readiness, including capacity planning, lead times, material availability, and operational capability to support builds and ramps
• Monitoring material and supply chain readiness across project stages and proactively addressing gaps impacting cost, quality, or schedule
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, developing and executing contingency plans to protect program timelines and continuity
• Coordinating and aligning global supply chain resources to support critical initiatives and business priorities

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Sourcing/Procurement, or Project/Program Management
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in a manufacturing or hardware environment
• Ability to quickly understand technical drawings, specifications, and bills of material (BOMs)
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across global, matrixed teams
• Experience working with suppliers and sourcing strategies in a global environment
• Knowledge of machined parts, sheet metal, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and electromechanical assemblies
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and timelines

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree or MBA
• PMP, CPSM, or similar certification
• Experience in industries involving optics, photonics, lasers, or advanced electronics
• Familiarity with complex electromechanical or precision components and assemblies
• Experience with project management tools and data analytics tools
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 40% of the time.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Operates in a professional office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $155,000 - $175,000 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.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

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.].

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 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

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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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