Strategic Global Supply Chain Buyer & Planner

KLA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 77,800 - 132,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

KLA is seeking a procurement/supply chain professional in Ann Arbor, MI to lead supplier relationships and drive cost, lead-time, and quality improvements across the supply base. You will collaborate with manufacturing, design engineering, and planning teams to optimize capacity and inventory, while managing contracts and supplier reviews.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree with 2+ years or a Bachelor’s with 5+ years of experience, and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years related experience or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead and participate in supply chain initiatives—lead time reduction, cost reduction, value engineering, quality, reliability and on-time delivery.
• Understand business requirements, market dynamics and supply base capabilities.
• Provide problem resolution and cross-functional support for supplier escalations; report to senior management.
• Partner with manufacturing to perform capacity analysis supporting growth scenarios.
• Assess supply risk and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate supply chain relocations with design and manufacturing engineering.
• Drive cost and quality improvements through supplier evaluation.
• Forecast inventory receipts and optimize order quantities.
• Collaborate with production planning and master scheduling on strategic plans.
• Coordinate supplier contracts, SOWs, SLAs, NDAs and other agreements.
• Lead supplier business reviews and drive improvements from gap analyses.
• Contribute to corporate and divisional supply chain initiatives and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external supply chain policies and procedures.
• Support strategic sourcing in Semiconductor Capital Equipment, Aerospace/Defense or Medical equipment industries.
• Consider certifications like PMP/CSCP/CPSM as applicable.

Job description

KLA is seeking a procurement/supply chain professional in Ann Arbor, MI to lead supplier relationships and drive cost, lead-time, and quality improvements across the supply base. You will collaborate with manufacturing, design engineering, and planning teams to optimize capacity and inventory, while managing contracts and supplier reviews.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree with 2+ years or a Bachelor’s with 5+ years of experience, and willingness to travel up to 20%.