Senior Strategic NPI Sourcing Manager

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is looking for a Senior Strategic NPI Sourcing Manager in Milpitas. You will lead technical sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships for breakthrough products, sourcing complex components, subsystems and full systems and working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs.

Key responsibilities

• Drive a forward-looking sourcing strategy that accelerates new technology introduction.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, legal, supply chain and other teams from concept through volume production.
• Engage key suppliers early, leading development of sourcing packages such as NDAs, development agreements, RFQs, SOWs and purchase agreements.
• Own NPI cost targets, proactively identify risks and drive mitigation aligned with quality, delivery and technology goals.
• Negotiate with suppliers, balancing cost optimization with innovation, quality and speed.
• Ensure compliance with PLC phase exit requirements and supplier manufacturing readiness.
• Align sourcing activities with category managers' commodity strategies.

Required profile

• Technical foundation (BS in Engineering or equivalent technical experience).
• Track record in NPI, sourcing strategy and project management.
• Experience bridging engineering, manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Ability to influence suppliers, negotiate and drive results under pressure.
• Willingness to travel 15-20% to engage with global suppliers and teams.
• Proven experience in the semiconductor or capital equipment industry is a plus.
• Minimum qualification: Master's degree with 6 years of related experience, or Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $129,700 to $220,500 annually.
• Performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.