Sr. Strategic New Product Sourcing Manager
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Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Group/Division
KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA). The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology. We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market. The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
As a Sr. Strategic New Product Sourcing Manager at KLA you will be leading the strategic supply chain management function for some of our newest, groundbreaking products. At KLA, you will be working with cutting-edge Engineering, Science and Technology way beyond what is experienced in the everyday consumer marketplace.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Supplier selection followed by Contract and Cost negotiations.
Work closely with Design Engineers and Scientists to understand the sourcing requirements.
Scope out potential candidate suppliers in coordination with Category managers and Engineering.
Build sophisticated engagements to develop RFQ/P's from the suppliers followed by creating scorecards and executive presentations to drive the decision-making process.
Drive the assessment of supplier cost, quality, capability, capacity, financials etc. in order to orchestrate the selection.
Negotiate supplier contracts like Development or Purchase Agreements and support Engineering in the drafting of Statement of Work for development projects.
Responsible for competitive bidding with alternate suppliers to support Cost negotiations.
Maintain and grow the relationships with our Strategic suppliers.
Support with project management activities like tracking prototype/pilot part deliveries and handling escalations on late deliveries.
Leverage our strategic supplier influence to support Engineers with quality or supplier development related activities by ensuring that the suppliers are being responsive.
This role is a hybrid role and requires physical presence in our Milpitas, CA office three (3) days a week with additional presence as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field of study.
Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience or six (6) years of relevant experience with a Master's Degree
Experience with Supply Chain Management in any industry or Experience with Engineering/Supply Chain Management within the Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry.
Must possess Technical (Engin
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