NPI Sourcing Manager
About The Position
The NPI Sourcing Manager leads technical sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships for KLA’s next-generation products. The role orchestrates sourcing for complex components, subsystems, and full systems, working across functions to support successful delivery of high-impact programs and advance semiconductor innovation. The position supports forward-looking sourcing strategies, coordinates execution from concept through volume production, and engages suppliers early in the product lifecycle. It owns NPI cost targets and helps ensure supplier readiness, quality, delivery, and technology objectives while aligning activities with broader category strategies. The role is based in Milpitas, California, and requires 15–20% travel to engage with global suppliers and teams.
Requirements
- A BS in Engineering or equivalent technical experience, with the ability to engage deeply on complex systems and components.
- A track record in NPI, sourcing strategy, and project management.
- Experience bridging engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.
- Demonstrated ability to influence suppliers, negotiate effectively, and drive results under pressure.
- A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel 15–20%.
- Minimum qualification: Doctorate (Academic) degree and 0 years of related work experience; Master’s degree and 3 years of related work experience; Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related work experience; or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience in the semiconductor or capital equipment industry.
Responsibilities
- Support a forward-looking sourcing strategy that accelerates new technology introduction and strengthens KLA’s competitive edge.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, legal, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to execute programs from concept through volume production.
- Engage key suppliers early in the product lifecycle and lead development of sourcing packages, including NDAs, Development Agreements, RFQs, SOWs, and Purchase Agreements.
- Ensure supplier readiness during and after development.
- Own NPI cost targets, identify risks, drive mitigation strategies, and align sourcing with quality, delivery, and technology goals.
- Build supplier relationships and lead negotiations, balancing cost optimization with innovation, quality, and speed.
- Ensure compliance with PLC phase exit requirements and maintain supplier manufacturing readiness.
- Collaborate with category managers to align sourcing activities with broader commodity strategies, leverage business scale, and enable early supplier engagement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
- 401(k) with 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
- Paid company holidays
- Family care and bonding leave
- Performance incentive programs may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
