Buyer

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Purchase direct materials components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system
• Review and analyze planning report to ensure timely materials availability for production
• Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance
• Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time negotiating on hedges and VMI program.
• Ensure timely PO execution and address suppliers quality capacity materials issues that may affect supply
• Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required drive suppliers to meet on time delivery
• Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of claims from suppliers on ECO and EOM projects.
• Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.
• Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed.
• Drive to improve inventory turns by having quick execution on MRB and quick returns on RTV.
• Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent
• 2- 5 years of related industry experience in buying and production planning
• Proficient in MS Excel Word Outlook and experience in SAP system is highly desirable
• Experience in low-volume high-mix Manufacturing environment is a plus
• Basic understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) will be advantageous

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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