Strategic Purchasing Supervisor – Cost & Delivery Focus

KLA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,800 - 89,280; Full time

Job summary

KLA Singapore is seeking a Procurement/Materials Planner to buy direct materials and coordinate production planning in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability and alignment with production schedules.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, lead time reductions, on-time delivery, and ESG compliance. Prior experience with SAP and BOM understanding is valued, with room for growth in a global tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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
• 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

Experience in buying and production &

Education

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

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

KLA Singapore is seeking a Procurement/Materials Planner to buy direct materials and coordinate production planning in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability and alignment with production schedules.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, lead time reductions, on-time delivery, and ESG compliance. Prior experience with SAP and BOM understanding is valued, with room for growth in a global tech