Strategic Buyer & Planner, Materials

KLA-Belgium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. This role focuses on purchasing direct materials, coordinating production planning, and improving supplier performance in a high‑volume/low‑volume mix environment.

You'll drive cost reductions, manage lead times, and ensure timely PO execution while coordinating on ECO/EOM changes and inventory optimization to support ongoing manufacturing needs.

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.

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.

Skills

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. This role focuses on purchasing direct materials, coordinating production planning, and improving supplier performance in a high‑volume/low‑volume mix environment.

You'll drive cost reductions, manage lead times, and ensure timely PO execution while coordinating on ECO/EOM changes and inventory optimization to support ongoing manufacturing needs.