A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As the Global Sourcing Specialist based in India, you will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing activities for Direct Materials, supporting sourcing needs across India and the broader MKS global organization. The product portfolio is diverse and requires robust sourcing, commercial, and negotiation skills to support business growth, operational excellence, cost competitiveness, and customer requirements.

You’ll report to the Sr. Sourcing Manager in India and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned sourcing projects from initiation through supplier award. You will identify and engage qualified suppliers, execute RFQs, analyze quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and develop data-driven sourcing recommendations. Working closely with Category Management, Engineering, Quality, NPI, Procurement, Should-Cost, Supplier Development, and other stakeholders across global regions, you will translate sourcing strategy into execution and help ensure the right suppliers are selected and positioned to support MKS’s evolving business needs.





You will also help expand and strengthen MKS’s supplier base in India, identifying opportunities for localization, supplier diversification, cost competitiveness, and supply risk reduction while supporting global sourcing objectives.

You Will Make an Impact By:
• Executing Direct Material sourcing projects from initiation through supplier award and handoff, with a focus on machining, fabrication, and electromechanical commodities.
• Identifying and scouting qualified suppliers aligned with Category Management strategy and approved supplier requirements.
• Developing and executing RFQs, including bid packages, supplier communication, quote collection, analysis, and competitive bidding.
• Evaluating suppliers based on cost, capability, capacity, quality, lead time, and supply risk and developing data-driven supplier recommendations.
• Analyzing quotations, cost breakdowns, historical pricing, and marke

📌 Global Sourcing Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 MKS Instruments
📍 Bengaluru