Sr. Strategic NPI Sourcing Manager

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

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Supplier selection followed by Contract and Cost negotiations.

• Work closely with Design Engineers and Scientists to understand the sourcing requirements and develop sourcing strategies.

• 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. to orchestrate the supplier 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 lead Cost negotiations.

• Maintain and grow the relationships with our strategic suppliers and disengage suppliers with poor performance.

• Support with project management activities like ramping up supplier capacity from proto to volume production, and handling escalations of late deliveries

• Leverage our strategic supplier influence to support Engineers and Operations with quality or supplier development related activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in technical engineering field: mechanical/electrical/electronics/industrial engineering, physics or material science.

• Strategic sourcing experience in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment, Aerospace, Defense or Medical equipment industries.

• Strategic sourcing experience in high precision mechatronics systems, high vacuum, sensors/cameras, computer systems, PCBA and power supply.

• Working experience w electron beam technology and/or supply chain is strongly preferred.

• Any relevant certifications like PMP/CSCP/CPSM etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

• Experience with Supply Chain Management in any industry or Experience with Engineering/Supply Chain Management within the Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry.

• Must possess Technical (Engineering/Science/Technology) and Commercial aptitudes.

• The ability and desire to constantly learn is crucial.

• Domestic and international travel is required (up to 20%).

Base Pay Range: $126,400.00 - $214,900.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employ