Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Singapore KLA-TENCOR (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for developing Category Sourcing strategies, aligning with all the stake holders and taking actions to drive the strategy in intended direction.
  • Support NPI team on commercial and technical sourcing, supplier relationship management, and program management of technical components, subsystems, and systems that are developed with and/or procured from our supply chain.
  • Market research, identification, screening and qualification of new suppliers to meet KLA’s technical and commercial roadmap.
  • Drive cost savings initiatives and support escalations.
  • Understand, negotiate & align terms of Purchase Agreement.
  • Coordinate & lead supplier business reviews and scorecards.
  • Contribute, lead, and manage cross-functional and cross-divisional teams to ensure timely achievement of milestones, effective supplier relationship management, and ensure business continuity through effective risk management.
  • Maintain capability matrix for all key suppliers, track KPIs on supplier performance and make sure an effective supply base is available to meet organizational needs.

Job Requirements

  • Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent; In addition, an MBA is preferred.
  • 10+ years’ relevant industry experience in supply chain management and technical sourcing. Experience with category management for contract manufacturing will be added plus.
  • Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that map to and support overall business strategies.
  • Ability to lead complex supplier relationships and negotiations.
  • Requires a blend of technical and business expertise as well as solid interpersonal and negotiation skills to contribute, lead, and manage at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
  • Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of data and recommend actions or strategies from the analysis
  • Ability to contribute and drive technical solutions both internally and externally.
  • Experience managing global cross-functional teams
  • Understanding of SAP or equivalent MRP system
  • Domestic and international travel may be required. (

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