Supplier Business Manager Power Supply and Electronic Components

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Power Supply

• Execute a comprehensive category strategy for Power Supply and drive align of strategy with stake-holders.

• Collaborate with NPL and DE align sourcing decisions on new technology requirement. Source and evaluate new MFRs as required

• KLA Global Ops and NPL/Design Engineering escalation point on Core and Emerging suppliers

• Lead complex negotiations PA and DA and Business Reviews

Tier 2/3 electronics component manufacturers

• Actively engage with tier 2/3 electronic component manufacturers for latest situation of their supply chain and build-up knowledge base of their supply base
• Keep abreast of market supply situations and any global situations (COVID lockdowns earthquakes conflicts trade tariff etc) that will disrupt the supply and provide updates and propose action plans to KLA community
• For parts under allocation from key component manufacturers drive the following actions:
  • Work with PCBA / Power Supply / Server suppliers to obtain KLA shortage and requirement part lists
  • Work closely with Key component manufacturers to obtain allocation to KLA
  • Ensure the KLA allocations are passed through downstream supply chain of distributors and KLA PCBA / Power Supply / Server suppliers and they receive the allocated components
  • Work with suppliers and KLA engineering to identify and qualify alternate parts
• To Interface between KLA design engineering and key component manufacturers
• 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 supplier business reviews.
• Support lead and manage the early involvement of key tier 2 and 3 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.
• Good understanding of both tier 2 and 3 suppliers and KLA business and market trends.
• Drive and work with suppliers on Purchase Agreement NDA and other legal documents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business management or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of related industry experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or Category / Commodity management
• Must have experience in low-volume high-mix and VMI/DFT/Pull manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience in data analytic and data analysis
• Experience in contract negotiation lead complex supplier management
• Experience in sourcing of most electronics components from passive to active interconnects etc
• Expert in parts pricing and electronic component supply market knowledge
• Able to develop and execute sourcing strategies that map to and support overall business strategies.
• 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.
• Solid technical business interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of SAP system
• 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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