Supply Chain Buyer|Planner (Supplier)

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

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

• Effectively lead and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead / participate in supply chain management initiatives on lead time reduction, cost reduction, value engineering, quality, reliability, and OTD.
• Understand company business requirements, market dynamics and trends, supply base and supply base capabilities.
• Provide sophisticated problem resolution and cross‑functional support for supplier escalations and supply disruptions, by expediting supply recovery, including creation of and report outs of executive summaries and presentations to senior management.
• Partner with manufacturing to perform capacity analysis to support what‑if scenarios, forecast changes, planning for production growth, and growth in spares business to support worldwide install base of tools.
• Perform continuity of supply risk assessment and develop / implement mitigation strategies.
• Partner with manufacturing, design engineering, and manufacturing design engineering to ensure KLA and/or supplier‑initiated supply chain relocations are successful.
• Drive assessment of raw parts cost, supplier quality, supplier capability and capacity (ramp‑up / ramp‑down), and supplier consolidation.
• Perform assessments and make recommendations related to inventory forecasting, timing of inventory receipts, excess and obsolete optimization / reduction, and order quantity optimization.
• Collaborate with production planning, supply chain, and master scheduling teams to propose supply chain solutions and strategic or tactical plans, drawing on business data, commodity insights, and product expertise.
• Implement, manage and coordinate supplier contracts, SOWs, SLAs, NDAs and any other required supplier agreements.
• Lead, coordinate, deploy and manage supplier business reviews. Continually drive improvements based on gap analysis against business requirements.
• Drive corporate and divisional initiatives to achieve performance targets.
• Craft and implement industry and company supply chain best practices.
• Ensure adherence to corporate supply chain management best practices, policies, procedures and internal / external compliance requirements.
• Strategic sourcing experience in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment, Aerospace, Defense or Medical equipment industries.
• Any relevant certifications like PMP/CSCP/CPSM etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Supply Chain Management in any industry or Experience with Engineering/Supply Chain Management within the Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry.
• Must possess Commercial aptitudes.
• The ability and desire to constantly learn is crucial.
• Domestic and international travel is required (up to 20%).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years; or equivalent work experience.

Base Pay Range: $77,800.00 – $132,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(k) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

© 2024 KLA. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request accommodation, contact [e-mail] or +1‑408‑352‑2808.