Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain management
2-5 years of buying and production planning experience
Proficient in ms excel, word, outlook
KLA is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage purchasing of direct materials and components, ensuring timely availability for production while improving gross margins through supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a background in supply chain management or logistics, with experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments
Job Summary
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, investing 15% of sales back into R&D.
The role involves purchasing direct materials and driving gross margin improvements through strategic negotiations and supplier management.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of related industry experience in buying and production planning.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
KLA is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage purchasing of direct materials and components, ensuring timely availability for production while improving gross margins through supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a background in supply chain management or logistics, with experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
2-5 years of buying and production planning experience
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook
Experience with MRP and Re-order Point systems
Ability to negotiate pricing and reduce lead times
Nice-to-have
Experience in low-volume high-mix manufacturing environment
Basic understanding of Bill of Material (BOM)
SAP system experience
Knowledge of hedges and VMI programs
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics