Strategic Materials Buyer

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

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.