Engineer, Supply Chain

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Job Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. Perform Supplier Process Audit for manufacturing & quality excellence and cost reduction improvements.

3. 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.

4. Lead co-ordinate and manage supplier business reviews.

5. Support lead and manage the early involvement of key suppliers in our technology and NPI programs managing the sometimes conflicting technical and business challenges.

6. Support lead and manage the achievement of all business objectives including technology and product requirements cost reductions product improvements and problem resolutions.

7. 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.

8. Drive and Work with suppliers on Purchase Agreement NDA and other legal documents.

9. Lead re-sourcing activities to meet Program timelines cost and quality requirements.

10. Lead SCM PLC and owns the PLC and Program deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

Job 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 drivesolutions both internally and externally.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

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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