$102,200 – $173,700
Listed on KLA-Tencor’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role sources infrastructure components like networking switches, power systems, and cooling solutions for KLA's semiconductor manufacturing equipment, partnering with engineering teams to define rack architecture and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost, performance, and supply continuity. It suits someone with deep technical sourcing experience who can translate complex engineering requirements into supplier strategies and navigate cross-functional negotiations at scale.
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What they ask for
Required
- 8+ years of sourcing and category management experience in technical industries, or equivalent advanced degree with proportionally less experience
- ability to manage supplier relationships and performance across engineering, supply chain, and commercial functions
- experience translating technical requirements into sourcing strategies
- demonstrated capability in supplier strategy development and cost negotiation
- ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and influence stakeholders globally
Nice to have
- experience with new product introduction and system-level sourcing
- familiarity with rack architecture, networking infrastructure, or cooling systems
- background working across engineering teams and supplier ecosystems