Sr. Manager - Supply Chain Risk

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Senior Supply Chain Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the global supply base to ensure continuity, resilience, and long-term value creation. This role leads supplier risk programs spanning operational, geopolitical, financial, sustainability, and continuity risks, and partners closely with Category Managers, Supplier Managers, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Business Continuity teams.

The role balances program leadership with hands on risk execution, translating complex and ambiguous risk signals into clear, decision ready visibility metrics and actionable mitigation strategies that protect supply continuity and support business objectives.

Supply Chain Risk Program Leadership

•    Lead and evolve the supplier risk management framework across direct supply chains, including risk identification, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation. 
•    Maintain and govern the supply chain risk register, ensuring risks are visible, assessed, and actively managed. 
•    Evaluate, rationalize, and consolidate risk tools and methodologies across the supply chain.
•    Define risk appetite, escalation thresholds, and mitigation playbooks in alignment with enterprise strategy and business continuity programs.

Supplier Risk Assessment & Mitigation
•    Partner with Category and Supplier Managers to assess supplier specific risks, including capacity, supplier performance, financial health, geopolitical exposure, sustainability, and operational resilience.
•    Audit and review supplier Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) as needed; identify gaps and drive corrective actions. 
•    Identify and evaluate mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, dual sourcing, inventory buffering, and regional diversification.
•    Identify and evaluate mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, dual sourcing, inventory buffering, or regional diversification. 

Supply Chain Sustainability
•    Integrate enterprise initiatives related to resilience, responsible sourcing, and sustainability into the broader Risk Program.
•    Lead and manage the Supply Chain Sustainability team, including responsibility for programs such as RBA, Conflict Minerals, supplier emissions, and related initiatives.

Cross-Functional & Executive Engagement

•    Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Trade, and Sustainability teams to ensure aligned risk management strategies. 
•    Develop executive-ready materials (dashboards, summaries, and presentations) that clearly communicate risk exposure, trends, and mitigation status. 
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience across supply chain management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, supply chain risk, resilience, or related operational leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑level supply chain risk or resilience programs, including risk identification, prioritization, mitigation strategy development, and executive reporting.

• Proven people leadership experience, including hiring, developing, coaching, and performance managing direct reports in a matrixed, global environment.

• Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, including capacity risk, financial health, geopolitical exposure, regulatory considerations, and supplier operational resilience.

• Experience translating complex and ambiguous risk data into clear business insights and