Buyer 2

KLA-Belgium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a procurement professional in Singapore to purchase direct materials, components and equipment, driving cost improvements and on-time delivery for production. The role requires strong experience in MRP/re-order point systems, supplier negotiations and inventory management.

Qualifications include a Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent and 2–5 years in buying/production planning; SAP and MS Office skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of related industry experience in buying and production planning.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook; SAP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Purchase direct materials, components and equipment per MRP or Re-order Point system.
• Review planning reports to ensure timely materials availability for production.
• Drive gross margin improvements through supplier negotiations and cost reductions.
• Reduce supplier lead times by improving cycle times and VMI programs.
• Ensure timely PO execution and address supplier quality/capacity/materials issues.
• Communicate with suppliers on deliveries to meet on-time targets.
• Participate in business reviews with suppliers and provide feedback to improve scores.
• Manage ECO/EOM changes to avoid production impact.
• Develop actions to minimize excess inventory and optimize safety stock.
• Improve inventory turns and manage MRB and RTV processes.
• Review quarterly safety stock for optimal balance of supply and turn.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent

Diploma or equivalent (5+ years experience in buying/production planning)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system
• 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 execute on 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. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent
• Minimum 2 to 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
• Basic understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) will be advantageous

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent Diploma Holders with relevant minimum 5 years of related industry experience in buying and production planning will be considered

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Fraud Warning

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 [e-mail] to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Additional Information

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 [e-mail] to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.