Sr. Category Manager - Machining & Sheet Metal

Base Pay Range : $126,400.00 - $214,900.00 Annually

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Primary Location : USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs 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.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

• Responsible for sourcing strategy & supplier management for the category of Machining, parts cleaning & sheet metal fabrication
• Responsible for developingCategory Sourcing strategies, aligning with all the collaborators and taking actions to drive the strategy in intended direction
• Support NPI team on commercial and technical sourcing, supplier relationship management, and program management of technical components, subsystems, and systems that are developed with and / or procured from our supply chain
• Market research, identification, screening and qualification of new suppliers to meet KLA’s technical and commercial roadmap
• Drive cost savings initiatives and support customer concerns
• Understand, negotiate & align terms of Purchase Agreement
• Coordinate & lead supplier business reviews and scorecards
• Lead, and run cross-functional and cross-divisional teams to ensure timely achievement of landmarks, effective supplier relationship management, and ensure business continuity through effective risk management
• Maintain capability matrix for all key suppliers, track critical metrics on supplier performance and make sure an effective supply base is available to meet organizational needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Position requires a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent. MA in Business Administration is preferred
• 10+ years’ relevant industry experience in supply chain management and technical sourcing. Experience with category management for machining & sheet metal will be added plus
• Ability to develop and complete sourcing strategies that map to and support overall business strategies
• Ability to lead complex supplier relationships and negotiations
• Requires a blend of technical and business expertise as well as solid interpersonal and negotiation skills to contribute, lead, and manage at all organizational levels, both internally and externally
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and recommend actions or strategies from the analysis
• Ability to drive technical solutions both internally and externally
• Experience leading global cross-functional teams
• Understanding of SAP or equivalent ERP system preferred
• Domestic and international travel may be required. (
12 days ago