Director, Procurement - North America

A day in your life at MKS:We are looking for an exceptional Director, Procurement for North America who can manage a team of procurement managers that drive day-today procurement of materials and services in alignment with the materials plan and company goals. You will have regional responsibility for the full Procurement process and will ensure supply continuity.You will make an impact by:Developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies for the North America regionLeading and managing a team of procurement professionals to ensure efficient and effective procurement activitiesCollaborates with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate contracts with suppliersMonitors supplier performance and manages the procurement process from request to delivery and paymentEvaluates market trends to enhance procurement practices and build relationships with stakeholders and suppliersEnsures compliance with policies and procedures, manage procurement budget, and provide regular reporting to senior managementSkills you bring:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering; Masters preferred10+ years of experiencing leading the strategy and teams within Global Category, Sourcing or Procurement ManagementExperience with SAP or Oracle ERP, requiredExperience managing multifunctional, multicultural global teamsExceptional oral and written communication skills to build supporting networksInterpersonal and leadership skills with executive level presentation proficiencyWe 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: $200,000 to $250,000 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.#LI-EK1Globally, 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.MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at:accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role