Rack Infrastructure Sourcing Lead

KLA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K) matching

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA is seeking an experienced Engineering Sourcing professional to lead Rack Architecture sourcing and supplier governance. You will partner with Central Engineering to define roadmaps, drive cost optimization, and manage supplier performance across rack platforms.

The role requires 8+ years in strategic sourcing, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and supply chain, and a proven ability to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies. Location: Ann Arbor, MI.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management in technical industries.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and system-level sourcing.
• Demonstrated capability in supplier strategy development and cost/contract negotiations.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with engineering and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with Central Engineering to define and support rack architecture development and roadmaps.
• Own rack and system infrastructure sourcing strategy, including networking, power distribution, cooling, and interconnects.
• Drive standardization and cost optimization across rack platforms and infrastructure.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and engagement for new product development and system evolution.
• Lead adjacent sourcing initiatives aligned to Central Engineering priorities.
• Build and manage sub supplier relationships aligned with Rack & Image Compute strategies.
• Develop supplier governance, QBR cadence, capacity management, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Cross-functional collaboration

NPI sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiations

Global stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

KLA is seeking an experienced Engineering Sourcing professional to lead Rack Architecture sourcing and supplier governance. You will partner with Central Engineering to define roadmaps, drive cost optimization, and manage supplier performance across rack platforms.

The role requires 8+ years in strategic sourcing, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and supply chain, and a proven ability to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies. Location: Ann Arbor, MI.