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KLA Sr Strategic NPI Sourcing Manager Supply Chain E 
United States, California, Milpitas 
638869137

31.08.2025

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 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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