Regional Procurement Leader Germany (Indirect)

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 invests 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.

Group/Division

KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA). The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology. We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market. The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Main objectives

In this role you will be responsible for managing daily purchasing activities for multi-categories on a strategic level within your responsible region. This function provides guidance and direction to all internal stakeholders and liaises with business owners and supplier representatives mainly for all German sites (but not limited to). Your goal is to enable the business to procure third party goods and services in a cost effective, professional manner while mitigating the financial and commercial risk for KLA.

Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & processes
   • Be the Indirect Procurement Guidelines and Process Owner for Business within your responsible region.
   • Lead/support, where required, strategic sourcing activities.
   • Lead/facilitate RFX, supplier selection and negotiation process.
   • Evaluate, negotiate, and finalize contracts with suppliers.
   • Work closely with the company legal department to ensure contracts and terms are compliant.
2. Supplier Management
   • Lead and develop supplier relationships and integrate supplier expertise as appropriate to meet business strategy.
   • Continually scout for additional suppliers for ‘bottleneck’ segments or where dual sourcing is needed.
   • Monitor supplier performance, set KPI’s and act where underperforming.
   • Conduct regular XBR’s for strategic or key suppliers across the region.
3. Costs, TCO & savings
   • Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for your responsible region.
   • Evaluate spending while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
   • Execute saving activities.
   • Conduct cost analyses and set benchmarks for improvement.
4. Other
   • Handle critical issues and support the business navigate through them.
   • Continuously extend understanding of current and potential suppliers.
   • Interact with Accounts Payable for payment or other issues relating to vendors.
   • Stay up to date with local laws and compliance.
   • Support Contract Manager.

Qualification & skills

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in multi-category Procurement.
• Experience of working within a multi-functional and multi-national environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders.
• Prioritize work to provide the most efficient service possible.
• Know-how to take ownership of the whole procurement process from A-Z.
• German at mother tongue level, high command of the English language (must) + additional European language (nice to have).
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Personal profile

• An enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• An effective communicator.
• A resilient individual with a continuous learning mindset.
• A team player who actively develops and supports team members but is also an effective self-starter.
• A person with the natural ability to develop strong and long-lasting relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Procurement qualifications.

We offer a competitive, family-friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.