KLA Category Manager - Machining & Sheet Metal 

United States, California, Milpitas 

342735909

Qualifications

• Responsible for sourcing strategy & supplier management for the category of Machining, parts cleaning & sheet metal fabrication
• Responsible fordeveloping CategorySourcing strategies, aligning with all the collaborators 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 customer concerns
• Understand, negotiate & align terms of Purchase Agreement
• Coordinate & lead supplier business reviews and scorecards
• Lead, and run cross-functional and cross-divisional teams to ensure timely achievement of landmarks, effective supplier relationship management, and ensure business continuity through effective risk management
• Maintain capability matrix for all key suppliers, track critical metrics on supplier performance and make sure an effective supply base is available to meet organizational needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Position requires a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent. MA in Business Administration is preferred
• Eight (8) years of relevant confirmed experience in supply chain management and technical sourcing. Experience with category management for machining & sheet metal will be added plus
• Ability to develop and complete 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 supply, lead, and manage at all organizational levels, both internally and externally
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and recommend actions or strategies from the analysis
• Ability to drive technical solutions both internally and externally
• Experience leading global cross-functional teams
• Understanding of SAP or equivalent ERP system preferred
• Domestic and international travel may be required. (<=20%)
• Good project management, communication, negotiation and presentation skills