Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

KLA Buyer – Production & Operations

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

At KLA, you'll be part of a global leader in semiconductor process control and yield management, enabling the technology that powers everything from smartphones to advanced computing. You'll work in a highly collaborative environment where supply chain plays a critical role in innovation and operational excellence. KLA offers opportunities to make a measurable impact, partner with world-class suppliers, and grow your career in a company known for its strong culture, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to continuous improvement.

• 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