KLA Sr Strategic NPI Sourcing Manager 

United States, California, Milpitas 

45030420

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a technical engineering field.

• Experience in Strategic Supply Chain Management in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment, Aerospace, Defense or Medical equipment industries.

• Any relevant certifications like PMP/CSCP/PE/Six Sigma etc.

• Familiarity with ebeam technologies is a bonus.

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

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field of study.

• 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%).

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