Supplier Business Manager

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

I. China+ Program Leadership

• Lead execution of China+ strategy to reduce dependency on China and enhance supply chain resilience
• Identify at-risk parts and supply chains within regulatory scope
• Drive alternate sourcing strategy and supplier transitions outside China
• Define and track program milestones (qualification, localization, dual sourcing)
• Provide structured updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and gaps

II. Tier-2 Supplier Management Lead

Tier-2 Supplier Identification & Mapping

• Build and maintain end-to-end visibility of Tier-2 supply chain
  • Identify Tier-2 suppliers across key CMs and critical commodities
  • Map supply chain dependencies at part and sub-component level
• Establish direct engagement model with Tier-2 suppliers, beyond Tier-1/CM layer
• Segment Tier-2 suppliers based on criticality, spend, and risk

b. Direct Tier-2 Supplier Management

• Establish direct relationships with key Tier-2 suppliers (where strategic/critical)
• Act as primary escalation point for Tier-2-related supply issues impacting production
• Drive resolution of:
  • Capacity constraints
  • Delivery issues
  • Quality concerns
• Enable faster issue resolution by bypassing traditional Tier-1-only communication limitations

c. Commercial & Pricing Ownership (Tier-2)

• Lead pricing negotiations and commercial alignment with selected Tier-2 suppliers (in coordination with CMs as required)
• Establish:
  • Pricing visibility where gaps exist
  • Long-term cost agreements / frameworks
  • Cost transparency for critical commodities
• Support cost optimization initiatives across Tier-2 supply base

d. Contract Manufacturer (CM) Governance

• Work closely with Tier-1 suppliers (CMs) to:
  • Ensure transparency of sub-tier suppliers
  • Align on Tier-2 strategy and transition plans
  • Resolve conflicts between CM ownership vs. KLA direct engagement with Tier-2
• Define operating model for shared Tier-2 ownership between KLA and CMs

e. Tier-2 Risk Mitigation & Continuity Planning

• Identify and mitigate risks in Tier-2 supply chain, including:
  • Single-source dependencies
  • Geographic concentration risks
  • Capacity bottlenecks
• Develop and execute business continuity plans (BCP) at Tier-2 level
• Drive qualification of alternate Tier-2 sources

f. Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure Tier-2 supply chain aligns with export control and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Global Trade Compliance (GTC) to:
  • Manage in-scope suppliers
  • Support licensing and compliance requirements
• Ensure Tier-1 suppliers fulfill accountability for Tier-2 compliance

g. Cross-Functional & Executive Engagement

• Lead coordination across:
  • Strategic Supplier Management (SSM)
  • Engineering / NPI
  • Operations & Planning
  • Trad