Supply Chain Specialist; m​/f​/d

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.

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. We are looking for a proactive and technically minded Supply Chain Specialist (m/f/d) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic procurement of mechanical, electronic, and optical components and systems, while driving supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply chain excellence.

Working within a highly innovative and international environment, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, production, logistics, and global procurement teams in the United States, Singapore, and Israel.

You will play a key role in ensuring supply continuity, developing supplier partnerships, and supporting the long-term success of our business.

• Manage the sourcing and procurement of mechanical, electronic, and optical components and systems.
• Independently negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements through strategic sourcing initiatives and framework agreements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while continuously improving supplier performance.
• Identify and implement supply chain optimization opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Represent the interests of the local site within supplier negotiations and escalation processes.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, quality, and logistics teams to support operational and business requirements.
• Work effectively with global procurement and supply chain organizations in the USA, Singapore, and Israel to align sourcing strategies and leverage best practices.
• Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and industry developments to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Experience sourcing mechanical, electronic, and/or optical components.
• Knowledge of supplier development and supply chain optimization methodologies.
• Experience with contract management and strategic supplier negotiations.
• Ability to work effectively within global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.

• A challenging position within a global technology leader.
• Close collaboration with international teams and suppliers worldwide.
• The opportunity to influence sourcing strategies and supplier performance on a global scale.
• A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities and long-term career growth.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or supplier management within an industrial environment.
• Experience working in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment is highly…