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Mksinst

Supply Chain Contracts Specialist

Salary$71k – $118k
LocationUnited States of America
Typefull-time
DepartmentGlobal Supply Chain
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen3d ago
About the role
A Day In Your Life at MKS:
As a Global Supply Chain Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end commercial contracting activities across both capital equipment and a wide range of global services categories, including human resources, IT, management consulting, system integrators, operations, facilities, audit/tax, and legal services. You will negotiate MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, change orders, and related contractual documents, partnering closely with Category Management, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and InfoSec to balance savings, risk, and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment navigating multiple organizations, sites, cultures and practices. You will report to the Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
You Make an Impact By:
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Drive the full contract lifecycle for a broad range of agreements, spanning development, negotiation, governance, and execution across NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, software license agreements, change orders, renewals, and amendments
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Develop negotiation strategies. while leveraging playbooks, market benchmarks, and category strategies to secure favorable commercial terms, service levels, and balanced contractual protections aligned with business objectives
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Use playbooks, clause libraries, and templates to accelerate contract cycle time
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Partner with Legal, Compliance, and InfoSec to assess/control third-party risk and ensure all agreements align with internal policies, legal requirements, SOX controls, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, export controls, HIPAA, etc.)
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Identify automation and process opportunities; champion standardization and training for stakeholders
Requirements
Skills You Bring:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related discipline
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3+ years of experience managing commercial contracts and supplier agreements
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3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
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Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and project coordination
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Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
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High attention to detail with experience managing contract documentation and version control
Legal
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.
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $71,000 - $118,000 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.
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, 11 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 is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act for Employers.
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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 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: [email protected] .
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