Supplier Manager (f/m/d)

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA). The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology. We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market. The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Supplier Management & Development: Align with our Electron Optics category sourcing strategy, focusing on subcategories like electron source, column, and detectors.
• Support NPI Teams: Engage in commercial and technical sourcing, supplier relationship management, and program management of technical components, subsystems, and systems.
• Market Research: Identify, screen, develop, and qualify new suppliers to meet KLA’s technical and commercial roadmap.
• Cost Savings & Capacity Ramp: Drive initiatives and support customer concerns.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead or support the negotiation of Purchase and Development Agreements.
• Supplier Reviews: Coordinate and lead supplier business reviews and scorecards and establish supplier capabilities matrix.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional and cross-divisional teams to ensure timely achievement of milestones and effective supplier relationship management.
• Risk Management: Support risk management initiatives and lead escalations for assigned suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:Master's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering is required; MBA is a plus.
• Experience:Over eight years of proven experience in supply chain management and technical sourcing within the Semiconductor Industry, especially in electron optics technologies.
• Skills:Strong ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies, lead complex supplier relationships and contract negotiations, and drive technical solutions. Excellent project management, communication, analysis, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Flexibility:Experience working with global cross-functional teams and flexibility for different time zones. Domestic and international travel may be required (up to 25%).

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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