Buyer at 1000 KLA Corporation — Ann Arbor, MI

Company Overview

Join KLA’s global supply chain team and play a key role in ensuring seamless production by driving material availability, supplier performance, and cost optimization in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

• Procure direct materials, components, and equipment aligned with MRP and reorder point signals to support uninterrupted production
• Analyze planning reports and proactively manage supply to meet production schedules and customer demand
• Drive gross margin improvement through strategic supplier negotiations, cost reductions, localization, and minimizing expediting costs and purchase price variance
• Partner with suppliers to reduce lead times through cycle time improvements, hedging strategies, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
• Execute purchase orders with precision and resolve supplier issues related to quality, capacity, and supply continuity
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to manage schedule changes (expedites or delays) and consistently achieve on-time delivery targets
• Participate in supplier business reviews, delivering actionable feedback to strengthen supplier performance and accountability
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of supplier claims related to ECO (Engineering Change Orders) and EOM activities
• Lead EOL (End of Life) material strategies, including last-time buys, and partner with engineering to identify alternative solutions
• Ensure timely execution of ECO (Engineering Change Orders) to prevent disruption to production
• Drive inventory optimization by reducing excess and obsolete materials; collaborate with Inventory Analysts during quarterly E&ND reviews and execute action plans
• Improve inventory turns through effective MRB disposition and timely RTV processing
• Conduct quarterly safety stock reviews to balance service levels, risk, and inventory efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Base Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $107,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA