To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
KLA has manufacturing sites worldwide. The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality, builds our leading-edge technology. GOPS partners with KLA's global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products, working continuously to build better, faster and more cost-efficient solutions.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
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
Support 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 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
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%) 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
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years;…