Sr. Buyer

Base Pay Range: $71,300.00 - $121,200.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP
  
• Review and analyze planning report to ensure timely materials availability for production
  
• Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance
  
• Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program
  
• Ensure timely PO execution and address supplier’s quality, capacity, materials issues that may affect supply
  
• Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required, drive suppliers to meet on time delivery
  
• Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores
  
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of claims from suppliers on ECO and EOM projects
  
• Timely review and complete ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected
  
• Develop actions to minimize excess inventory
  
• Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review and follow through the action proposed
  
• Drive to improve inventory turns by having quick execution on MRB and quick returns on RTV
  
• Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years of related industry experience in buying and production planning
  
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and experience in SAP system is highly desirable
  
• Experience in low-volume high-mix Manufacturing environment is a plus
  

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including 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, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.

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