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Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.\nJob Summary & Responsibilities\nDemonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management\n\nResponsible for developing and implementing Strategic Sourcing strategies for assigned Commodities including:\nAssess Current & Future Requirements: Need to map direct and indirect requirements and work with cross functional teams such as engineering to create full understanding of the market and competitive landscape.\n\nSubject matter expert of the commodity: Identify multiple potential suppliers who can meet our requirements. Assess their reliability, reputation, financial stability, production capacity, quality control, and their ability to meet our product and operational requirements.\n\nCommercial Approach: Negotiate long-term contracts with selected suppliers to provide stability and assurance of supply. Contracts should clearly define quality standards, delivery schedules, pricing and business continuity planning or any contingencies in case of supply disruptions or changes.\n\nResponsible for managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.\n\nEnsure all key suppliers have executed Supply Master Agreements, and are completing monthly scorecards\n\nEnsure that the supply base is capable and has the capacity to handle our volume requirements, including the ability to handle surge requirements.\n\nManage long-term partnerships by implementing supplier development strategies that provide greater capabilities to Onto Innovation and provides plans for reductions in cost and lead times.\n\nEngage key business stakeholders and be actively involved in Operations strategic planning, supplier development, and field service improvements.\n\nLead internal Onto Commodity Council with key stakeholders for assigned responsibilities.\n\nDrive strategic procurement initiatives to optimize supply, risk mitigation and flexibility, quality improvement, and improvements in lead time and cost.\n\nAnalyze existing processes and communications with suppliers to improve the information communicated to and from suppliers and summarizes actions to be taken between organizations.\n\nProvide oversight of procurement related activities for suppliers directly responsible\n\nBe actively engaged in the development and execution of ECO’s with the supply base and be proactive in managing sourcing strategies for end of life components.\n\nEnsure the supply base is properly managing and executing Supplier Quality Actions, discrepant materials, return to vendor transactions, and repair/refurbishment that are in or out of warranty.\n\nResponsible for managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.\n\nCoordinate and lead QBR with Key Suppliers for assigned Commodities.\n\nDevelop short & long-term strategies using market analysis, user requirements, and company objectives for assigned commodities.\n\nThe position requires an understanding of quantitative techniques relevant to sourcing functions (i.e., TCO modelling, “should cost” analysis, RFP analysis, negotiation evaluation, and financial modelling).\n\nIdentify make vs. buy opportunities and drive alignment/decision with key stakeholders.\n\nDrive the evaluation of supplier performance. Collaborate effectively with leadership at suppliers to address sourcing issues\n\nEnsure decision making and prioritization processes are in place and utilized\n\nNegotiate and formalize supplier agreements which require knowledge of the various contractual vehicles that are available.\n\nResponsible for developing and implementing a Sourcing/Operations strategy for New Product introduction\n\nCollaborates with engineering team to understand engineering requirements and communicate to supplier in a cohesive manner.\n\nWorks with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists and/ or leads in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.\n\nEnsure that product lifecycle programs (PLC) are meeting material cost targets and Gross Margin targets; facilitate and maintain Cost Apportionment Models\n\nProvides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various significantly complex programs/issues.\n\nQualifications\nDesired Skills and Experience:\nBA in business or other quantitative field, or comparable experience.\n\nMinimum of 10+ years of operational experience with at least 5 years being in a successful Supply Chain management role.\n\nGood working knowledge of ERP systems, and understands the roles of Master Scheduling, Material Planning and Procurement.\n\nAble to establish relationships and trust within the organization and the supply base. Able communicate effectively and succinctly on the needs of the business, the plan to achieve those needs, and the status of those plans.\n\nHighly motivated self-starter. Drives for results. Deals well with ambiguity. Outstanding quantitative skills. Thinks strategically. Innovative. Strong negotiating skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.\n\nShows work commitment. Possess a high stress tolerance. Change agent. Organizational agility; knows how to get things done. Ability to prioritize one's work and negotiates internally to reset timelines based on changing priorities.\n\nWhy Join Onto Innovation?\nAt Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter-and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools-all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.\nCompensation & Growth\nBase Salary Range:\n$144,000.00 - $216,000.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.\n\nEmpowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:\nOnto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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