Sr. Sourcing Specialist - IM&S Procurement Japan

Quickly assess and adapt to changing sourcing needs and priorities in the IM&S Japan. Utilize your creative problem-solving skills to identify innovative sourcing solutions and opportunities for cost optimization and value creation. 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 in the IM&S space. Engage in rapid decision-making processes to evaluate and select suppliers/vendors based on strategic fit, performance, and alignment with organizational goals. Actively participate in 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 IM&S sourcing and related areas. 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. 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: . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role