Buyer

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

11d•$77,800 - $132,300

About The Position

The Buyer joins KLA’s global supply chain team to ensure seamless production by driving material availability, supplier performance, and cost optimization in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The role procures direct materials, components, and equipment in alignment with MRP and reorder point signals, and manages supply to meet production schedules and customer demand. It also drives cost and inventory improvements, resolves supplier issues, manages engineering changes and end-of-life materials, and supports reliable on-time delivery.

Requirements

Master's degree and 3 years of related work experience, bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Procure direct materials, components, and equipment in alignment with MRP and reorder point signals to support uninterrupted production.
Analyze planning reports and proactively manage supply to meet production schedules and customer demand.
Drive gross margin improvement through strategic supplier negotiations, cost reductions, localization, and minimizing expediting costs and purchase price variance.
Partner with suppliers to reduce lead times through cycle time improvements, hedging strategies, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
Execute purchase orders accurately and resolve supplier issues related to quality, capacity, and supply continuity.
Collaborate with suppliers to manage schedule changes, including expedites or delays, and achieve on-time delivery targets.
Participate in supplier business reviews and deliver actionable feedback to strengthen supplier performance and accountability.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of supplier claims related to ECO (Engineering Change Orders) and EOM activities.
Lead EOL (End of Life) material strategies, including last-time buys, and partner with engineering to identify alternative solutions.
Ensure timely execution of ECOs to prevent production disruption.
Reduce excess and obsolete materials; collaborate with Inventory Analysts during quarterly E&ND reviews and execute action plans.
Improve inventory turns through effective MRB disposition and timely RTV processing.
Conduct quarterly safety stock reviews to balance service levels, risk, and inventory efficiency.