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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.

The Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Purchase of materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or reorder point system
• Determine materials requirements from engineering and production schedules, and maintain inventory at planned level
• Drive assurance of supply to production by prompt execution of MRB materials, drive supplier OTD performance and timely execution of ECO. Work with supplier on the shortage challenges and provide work around solutions to minimize impact on shortages
• Manage cost by reviewing EOQ pricing of materials, MRB rework cost and minimizing unnecessary spend on expedited freight cost and PPVs.
• Plan, schedule and monitor the movement of materials through production cycle
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned supply base to assure best quality at best value
• Perform excess and obsolescence functions to minimize company’s risk
• Gather quotations, examine bids, and make awards; and develop specifications for new contract orders
• Evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate
• Participate in supplier scorecard process – providing feedback and following up on action plans on cost, lead-time, delivery performance and response
• Well verse in system and process and go to person as subject matter expertise in Purchasing function
• Define and develop process when none is available
• Working with various functional groups (and sites, if needed) to come out with best known methods (BKMs) for implementation
• Improve closed-loop execution
• Create Training material (Regular retraining & Job aids, FAQ) & Roll-out, as needed
• Highlight if there are projects & timelines limitations
• Work on system set up and data cleansing
• Perform and Support UAT, cut over and Go Live as needed
• Help to trouble shoot and address issues by raising enhancement/incidents tickets and follow up on resolutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing or supply chain management experience
• Experience in SAP system and proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, self driven and able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work with a variety of offshore locations
• Knowledge of supply chain and materials flow concepts
• Able to work independently towards achieving company/group objectives
• Experience in low volume high mix and a DFT/pull manufacturing environment a plus

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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