Sr. Strategic NPI Sourcing Manager
| Company | KLA |
|---|---|
| Location | Milpitas, CA, USA |
| Salary | $126400 – $214900 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 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
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.