KLA Tencor

Senior Strategic NPI Sourcing Manager

KLA Tencor$129K — $220K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience
  • 6 years of experience with a master's degree or 8 years with a bachelor's degree
  • Proven track record in NPI, sourcing strategy, and project management
  • Experience liaising between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to influence suppliers effectively
  • Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience in the semiconductor or capital equipment industry is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Drive innovation through strategic sourcing to enhance KLA's competitive positioning
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration for seamless program execution from concept to production
  • Shape supplier ecosystems by engaging key partners early in the product lifecycle
  • Own the cost, quality, and delivery targets for new product introductions
  • Influence and negotiate with suppliers to balance cost, quality, and innovation
  • Accelerate time-to-market while ensuring compliance with PLC phase requirements
  • Align sourcing activities with broader category strategies to optimize supplier engagement

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(K) with company matching
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) and financial planning benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness benefits including employee assistance programs
  • Development and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
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

As an NPI Sourcing Manager, you will be at the forefront of bringing KLA's most advanced, next-generation technologies to life. You will lead technical sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships for breakthrough products-playing a critical role in shaping the future of semiconductor innovation.

Leveraging your strong technical acumen, you will orchestrate the sourcing of complex components, subsystems, and full systems, while collaborating across cross functional teams. Your ability to connect people, technology, and suppliers will directly influence the successful delivery of high-impact programs across KLA.

Job Description

  • Drive Innovation Through Strategic Sourcing
    Champion a forward-looking sourcing strategy that accelerates new technology introduction and strengthens KLA's competitive edge.
  • Lead Cross-Functional Execution
    Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, legal, supply chain and other cross functional teams to ensure seamless program execution from concept through volume production.
  • Shape Supplier Ecosystems Early
    Engage key suppliers early in the product lifecycle-leading development of sourcing packages (NDAs, Development Agreements, RFQs, SOWs, Purchase Agreements) and ensuring supplier readiness during and after development.
  • Own Cost, Quality & Delivery Outcomes
    Take full ownership of NPI cost targets-proactively identifying risks, driving mitigation strategies, and ensuring alignment with quality, delivery, and technology goals.
  • Influence and Negotiate with Impact
    Build strong supplier relationships and lead negotiations with confidence-balancing cost optimization with innovation, quality, and speed.
  • Accelerate Time-to-Market
    Ensure compliance with PLC phase exit requirements while maintaining a relentless focus on execution excellence and supplier manufacturing readiness.
  • Align to Category Strategies
    Collaborate with category managers to align sourcing activities with broader commodity strategies-leveraging business scale and enabling early supplier engagement.


What You Bring
  • A technical foundation (BS in Engineering or equivalent technical experience) with the ability to engage deeply on complex systems and components
  • Strong 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%) to engage with global suppliers and teams
  • Proven experience in the semiconductor or capital equipment industry is a plus


Why This Role Matters

This is a high-impact role where you will directly shape how KLA delivers cutting-edge technology to its customers. You won't just manage sourcing-you'll enable innovation, influence product success, and build the supply ecosystem for the future.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years


Base Pay Range: $129,700.00 - $220,500.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

About KLA Tencor

KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
Learn more about KLA Tencor
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+21.5%
Revenue
$6 billion
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