Supply Chain Buyer|Planner/Supplier

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

KLA-Belgium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is seeking a skilled professional to lead supply chain initiatives and manage supplier relationships. Candidates with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with related experience are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will drive strategic sourcing efforts and ensure adherence to supply chain management best practices. Benefits include a competitive pay range of $77,800 - $132,300 annually along with a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience.
• Experience in supply chain management or related fields.
• Certifications like PMP, CSCP, CPSM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and drive supply chain initiatives.
• Perform capacity analysis and assess supply chain risks.
• Implement and manage supplier contracts and agreements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing experience in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment

Supply Chain Management experience

Commercial aptitudes

Desire to learn

Education

Master’s Level Degree with 3 years experience

Bachelor’s Level Degree with 5 years experience

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.

Job 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. Performs continuity of supply risk assessment and develops/implements 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. Collaborates 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, co‑ordinate, deploy and manage supplier business reviews. Continually drive improvements based on gap analysis against business requirements. Drives corporate and divisional initiatives to achieve performance targets. Crafts, implement and/or drives industry and company supply chain best practices. Ensure adherence to corporate supply chain management best practices, policies, procedures and internal / external compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing experience in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment, Aerospace, Defense or Medical equipment industries.
• 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%).
• Relevant certifications like PMP, CSCP, CPSM etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Level Degree and related work experience of 3 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

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Please contact [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Additional Information

Explore KLA at www.kla.com/careers.