Sourcing Manager| Rack Systems Electrical
KLATo 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. Key Responsibilities Part 1 – Engineering Sourcing (Rack Architecture) Partner directly with Central Engineering to define and support rack architecture development and system roadmaps Own rack and system infrastructure sourcing strategy, including: networking, power distribution, cooling (air, RDHX, liquid), networking switches, rack-level integration Drive standardization and cost optimization across rack platforms, interconnects, and supporting infrastructure Lead supplier selection, qualification, and engagement for new product development and system evolution Drive continuous improvement of existing rack platforms across: cost, performance, and supply continuity Translate engineering requirements into clear sourcing strategies, RFQs, and supplier performance frameworks Ensure suppliers meet requirements for: performance, scalability, quality and reliability Act as the primary interface between Engineering and Supply Chain for rack infrastructure and subcomponent sourcing decisions Lead adjacent sourcing initiatives aligned to Central Engineering priorities (e.g., interconnects, integration, subsystems), where system-level ownership or cross-functional coordination is required Part 2 – Supplier Business Manager - Rack Ecosystem Build and manage sub supplier relationships aligned with overarching Rack & Image Compute global Strategies. Initial focus areas include: networking switches, cables, tbd Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers; lead supplier governance and QBR cadence, capacity management and continuous improvement Ensure suppliers meet requirements for: performance, scalability, quality and reliability Work cross functionally across: IMC Ecosystem, Contract Manufacturing Category, Engineering teams. Contribute to Category Strategies Enhance suppliers' visibility to demand and outward forecast to ensure capacity road map. Negotiate supplier agreements to support capacity and supply strategies Preferred Qualifications: Experience in strategic sourcing and category management in technical industries Strong ability to operate across: engineering teams supplier ecosystems commercial negotiations Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and system-level sourcing Demonstrated capability in: supplier strategy development cost and contract negotiations supplier performance management Ability to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years relevant experience, or equivalent advanced degree and experience Experience working in cross-functional environments with engineering and supply chain teams Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and influence stakeholders globally Minimum Qualifications 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree OR 6 years experience with master's degree OR 3 years experience with a PHD; OR equivalent work experience About KLA We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and …