Buyer

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Join KLA’s global supply chain team and play a key role in ensuring seamless production by driving material availability, supplier performance, and cost optimization in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Procure direct materials, components, and equipment aligned 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 with precision and resolve supplier issues related to quality, capacity, and supply continuity. Collaborate closely with suppliers to manage schedule changes (expedites or delays) and consistently achieve on-time delivery targets. Participate in supplier business reviews, delivering 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 ECO (Engineering Change Orders) to prevent disruption to production. Drive inventory optimization by reducing 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.

Requirements

Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Procure direct materials, components, and equipment aligned 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 with precision and resolve supplier issues related to quality, capacity, and supply continuity
Collaborate closely with suppliers to manage schedule changes (expedites or delays) and consistently achieve on-time delivery targets
Participate in supplier business reviews, delivering 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 ECO (Engineering Change Orders) to prevent disruption to production
Drive inventory optimization by reducing 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