NPI Sourcing Manager

Pay Range: $92,100.00 - $156,600.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive program and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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

The NPI Sourcing manager will be leading technical sourcing, supplier relationship management and supplier program management of technical components, subsystems, and systems that are developed with and/or procured from our supply chain. Role will primarily support R&D and Engineering teams at our growing Headquarters-2 in Ann Arbor, MI. This is an opportunity to join a growing strategic supply chain team that directly impacts change across our global supply base and within KLA!

Job Duties:

• Lead the supplier selection process for assigned categories and programs which includes identifying suppliers, generating interest, coordinating meetings / visits / audits between engineering and suppliers, developing RFP/RFQ, securing and negotiating the quotes/proposals, driving internal consensus for the final selection
• Negotiate NDA's, Development Agreements and Purchase Agreements with standard templates as a starting point
• Gain full proficiency in PLC (Product Life Cycle) process and participate in meetings to represent the Strategic Supply Chain.
• Ability to engage and lead sustaining suppliers on an as needed basis.
• Partner with Engineering and/or Manufacturing operations team to conduct Make vs. Buy analysis on the categories assigned.
• Providing R&D teams with up front commercial evaluations of the technical requirements that are being considered
• Lead the early involvement of new and key suppliers in our R&D and NPI programs
• Act as a project manager to lead the execution on a periodic basis, working with the engineering team, to ensure conformance to original lead time and cost estimates
• Drive issue resolutions through 8D or other RCCA processes to keep the project on track

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years in Global Supply Chain/Procurement or 6 years of a relevant technical field with 2 years of Supply Chain/Procurement experience. Relevant technical specialties may include the following: technical sales, R&D engineering, program management or new product introduction (NPI)
• Persuasive communication to influence and implement central sourcing initiatives at executive and working level globally
• Implement sourcing strategies that map to and support overall business strategies.
• Develop and negotiate RFQ/RFP on sophisticated modules to include NRE and production pricing.
• Work multi-functionally between internal groups to achieve common business objectives
• On-site presence at KLA Ann Arbor is required at least 3 days per week.
• Domestic and international travel is required (15% - 30%)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with +8 years' work experience, OR Master's degree with +6 years' work experience, OR PhD with +3 years' work experience

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.