KLA Sr Strategic NPI Sourcing Manager 

United States, California, Milpitas 

154795330

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, Engineering and Regional Supply Chain Management.
• 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 and/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 to ensure prototype/pilot part timely deliveries and resolving critical issues.
• Demonstrate our strategic supplier influence to support Engineers with quality or supplier development related activities by ensuring that the suppliers are being adaptable.

• 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 electron beam technology is a plus.
• Technical(Engineering/Science/Technology)and Commercial aptitudes.
• The ability and desire to constantly learn is essential.
• Domestic and international travel is required (up to 25%).

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

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