Supply Chain Specialist

KLA•Milpitas, CA

2d•$90,500 - $153,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for end-to-end supplier execution and material readiness for assigned commodities and suppliers supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), Engineering, and Production programs. The role focuses on supplier performance management, risk mitigation, shortage prevention, delivery execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure uninterrupted supply and successful program execution. The Buyer serves as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, driving supplier commitments, escalations, corrective actions, and recovery plans while proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain risks. In addition, the Buyer leads coordination and management of the HCL procurement support team to ensure timely execution of transactional purchasing activities, SAP updates, reporting, supplier onboarding, and purchase order processing.

Requirements

Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years; OR equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in Semiconductor, Electronics Manufacturing, High-Tech, or Industrial Manufacturing environments.
Strong supplier management, negotiation, and escalation management skills.
Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, ENOVIA, PLM systems, and supply chain analytics tools.
Experience managing outsourced procurement or shared-service organizations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Own supplier relationships for assigned suppliers and commodities.
Lead supplier communications, performance reviews, escalations, and corrective action plans.
Develop and execute supplier recovery plans for delivery, quality, capacity, and lead-time challenges.
Drive supplier commitments and ensure alignment with production and program requirements.
Conduct regular supplier meetings and document actions, owners, and closure dates.
Monitor material availability, open orders, and supplier commitments to prevent shortages and production disruptions.
Maintain a proactive risk assessment process and identify supply risks several weeks ahead of demand.
Develop mitigation plans including pull-ins, alternate sourcing, inventory strategies, and schedule alignment.
Coordinate risk resolution with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.
Provide direction and priorities to the HCL back-office procurement team.
Monitor execution and SLA compliance for: Open requisition extraction (ME5A/eProcure), Purchase order creation and maintenance, STO, MSR, Standard and Expense PO processing, Supplier confirmations, Open order and past due management, Vendor onboarding activities, SAP master data updates, AP issue resolution and payment support, Documentation management (VMR, specifications), GR completion and transactional procurement support.
Review operational metrics and ensure timely closure of transactional activities.
Act as the focal point and business owner for HCL procurement support services.
Define priorities, workload allocation, and escalation paths for HCL resources.
Conduct regular operational reviews with HCL to ensure service-level compliance and performance targets are achieved.
Monitor and improve execution of daily and weekly procurement reports.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization between internal stakeholders and HCL support teams.
Escalate recurring operational issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and service quality.
Utilize SAP, ENOVIA, eQuality, BI dashboards, and procurement tools to manage supplier execution and business performance.
Support ECO implementation, supplier change management, and non-conformance resolution activities.
Track and analyze supplier performance KPIs including OTD, aging, lead-time performance, and delivery adherence.