Hiring: Supply Chain Program Manager – Critical Materials Company: KLA Location: Ann Arbor, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:25:31 Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, R About the job Experience: •8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, engineering, materials science, or related technical teams, with demonstrated exposure to constrained materials or complex, high‑risk supply ecosystems. Required Skills: •For purposes of this role, Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Metals refer to materials essential to KLA products and operations that face elevated supply risk due to geopolitical, regulatory, environmental, or market constraints. •This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, requiring strong cross‑functional leadership and influence across a matrixed organization. Qualifications: •Maintain deep expertise in critical minerals and constrained materials markets, continuously synthesizing supply, demand, regulatory, and geopolitical dynamics into concise, executive‑ready insights for leadership. •Engage externally with suppliers, industry consortia, and relevant third‑party organizations to monitor emerging risks, validate market intelligence, and inform constrained materials strategies. •Continuously assess enterprise risk across identified and emerging critical minerals and constrained materials, translating findings into standardized dashboards that enable enterprise visibility and informed decision‑making. •Prepare and present executive‑ready materials for senior leadership forums, including steering committees and executive reviews, to support strategic decisions related to constrained materials risk. •Perform “where‑used” analysis across global products and supply chains to identify internal exposure and potential points of vulnerability. •Lead the development and execution of constrained materials strategies informed by market realities, regulatory developments, and geopolitical tensions, ensuring timely and action‑driven risk mitigation. •Lead complex, cross‑functional projects with rigor and discipline, driving execution, milestones, and accountability to deliver strategic objectives. •Partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, ESG, and other stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of constrained materials strategies. •Navigate ambiguity and drive change in complex, uncertain, and rapidly evolving environments. •Demonstrated capacity to project manage other supply chain risk initiatives on an as needed basis Compensation: •$102,200 - $173,700 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!