Buyer

KLA • Ann Arbor, MI

10d

About The Position

Join KLA’s global supply chain team to help ensure seamless production by managing material availability, supplier performance, and cost optimization in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The Buyer procures materials and equipment, manages supplier relationships and delivery performance, and supports production schedules and customer demand. The role also advances cost, inventory, and supply-continuity objectives through supplier negotiations, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

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 according to MRP and reorder point signals to support uninterrupted production.
• Analyze planning reports and proactively manage supply to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Improve gross margin through supplier negotiations, cost reductions, localization, and reducing expediting costs and purchase price variance.
• Work 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 involving quality, capacity, and supply continuity.
• Coordinate supplier schedule changes, including expedites and delays, and achieve on-time delivery targets.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and provide actionable feedback to strengthen supplier performance and accountability.
• Ensure supplier claims related to ECO (Engineering Change Orders) and EOM activities are accurate and timely.
• Lead End of Life (EOL) material strategies, including last-time buys, and work with engineering to identify alternatives.
• Ensure timely execution of ECOs to prevent production disruption.
• Reduce excess and obsolete materials; work 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities and programs
• Financial planning benefits
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Family care and bonding leave
• Performance incentive programs may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level