KLA Category Manager - Contract Manufacturing 

Singapore, Singapore 

364918636

Job Description

• Responsible fordeveloping CategorySourcing strategies, aligning with all the stake holders and taking actions to drive the strategy in intended direction.
• Support NPI team on commercial and technical sourcing, supplier relationship management, and program management of technical components, subsystems, and systems that are developed with and/or procured from our supply chain.
• Market research, identification, screening and qualification of new suppliers to meet KLA’s technical and commercial roadmap.
• Drive cost savings initiatives and support escalations.
• Understand, negotiate & align terms of Purchase Agreement.
• Coordinate & lead supplier business reviews and scorecards.
• Contribute, lead, and manage cross-functional and cross-divisional teams to ensure timely achievement of milestones, effective supplier relationship management, and ensure business continuity through effective risk management.
• Maintain capability matrix for all key suppliers, track KPIs on supplier performance and make sure an effective supply base is available to meet organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent; In addition, an MBA is preferred.
• 10+ years’ relevant industry experience in supply chain management and technical sourcing. Experience with category management for contract manufacturing will be added plus.
• Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that map to and support overall business strategies.
• Ability to lead complex supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Requires a blend of technical and business expertise as well as solid interpersonal and negotiation skills to contribute, lead, and manage at all organizational levels, both internally andexternally.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and recommend actions or strategies from the analysis
• Ability to contribute and drive technical solutions both internally and externally.
• Experience managing global cross-functional teams
• Understanding of SAP or equivalent MRP system
• Domestic and international travel may be required. (<=25%)
• Good project management, communication, negotiation and presentation skills