Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for technical sourcing, contracting and contract management, supplier relationship management, and program management of technical components, subsystems, and systems that are developed with and/or procured from our supply chain.
- Perform Supplier Process Audit for manufacturing & quality excellence and cost reduction improvements.
- Contribute, lead, and manage at all organizational levels, both internally and externally to ensure timely achievement of milestones, effective supplier relationship and contract management, and on-time delivery of high quality material goods and services at the lowest possible costs.
- Lead, co-ordinate, and manage supplier business reviews.
- Support, lead, and manage the early involvement of key suppliers in our technology and NPI programs managing the sometimes conflicting technical and business challenges.
- Support, lead, and manage the achievement of all business objectives, including technology and product requirements, cost reductions, product improvements, and problem resolutions.
- Require a technical understanding of wafer inspection and metrology products, commodities, and components; as well as an understanding of both our suppliers' and our own business and market trends.
- Drive and Work with suppliers on Purchase Agreement, NDA and other legal documents.
- Lead re-sourcing activities to meet Program timelines, cost and quality requirements.
- Lead SCM PLC and owns the PLC and Program deliverables.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Position requires a minimum of a BS Degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent. Relevant industry experience in engineering or product development, as well as experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or procurement.
- Position requires solid technical, business, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Able to develop and execute sourcing strategies that map to and support overall business strategies.
- Able to lead complex supplier relationships and negotiations.
- Able to develop and manage supplier business reviews and scorecards.
- Able to ensure compliance with company supply chain management best practices, policies, procedures, and external compliance requirements.
- Able to contribute and drive solutions both internally and externally.
Domestic and international travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a minimum of a BS Degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent. Relevant industry experience in engineering or product development, as well as experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or procurement.
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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Skills Required
- BS degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent
- Relevant industry experience in engineering or product development
- Experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or procurement
- Technical understanding of wafer inspection and metrology products, commodities, and components
- Experience in technical sourcing, contracting, and contract management
- Supplier relationship management and ability to lead supplier negotiations
- Ability to perform supplier process audits for manufacturing and quality improvements
- Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies and supplier scorecards/business reviews
- Strong technical, business, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Ability to ensure compliance with supply chain management policies and external requirements
- Domestic and international travel (may be required)
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLA and has not been reviewed or approved by KLA.
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Retirement Support — U.S. programs include a formulaic 401(k) employer match with clearly described plan designs in company materials. Consistent plan structure and employer matching signal strong support for long‑term savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A broad base of employees is eligible for RSUs and can participate in an ESPP, extending ownership beyond executives. Company materials position equity as a core component of total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A quarterly profit‑sharing program and performance bonuses are outlined in filings, providing regular variable pay opportunities. These incentives complement base pay and equity to lift overall earnings in strong periods.
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What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
