Indirect Procurement Buyer

**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.

**Group/Division**

KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA). The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology. We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market. The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.

**Responsibilities**:

- Understand business needs, source for solutions, drives RFQ process, engage with suppliers and finalize the engagement by contracting
- Provides country specific market intelligent to mitigate supply risk, gain competitive advantage and make better business advice to the stakeholders
- Proactively identify areas to enhance business opportunities, drive process improvement, and cost efficiencies
- Develop plans and deliver results through collaboration with businesses in a constantly evolving environment
- Develop and implements procurement plans aligned with regional strategies to support business needs.
- Lead projects/initiatives that have significant impact upon regional and global business.
- Anticipate internal/external business challenges and inspires change.
- Coordinate across corporate, functions and divisions to share best practices and adherence to guidelines
- Work closely with key stakeholders to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the program
- Negotiate local contracts & work closely with Corporate Legal Team, stakeholders, and suppliers
- Support implementation of global strategy at local level
- Serves as SME for Purchasing card, Travel card, CTA card, Vendor Master, PR system to manage the local processes to align with Global Procurement guidelines
- Provide training/guidance to internal customers regarding indirect procurement goods and services purchasing guidelines and payment channels
- Additional responsibility may include other procurement activities, project management of specific programs, cost analysis, recommendation of cost reduction proposals and improvements to our procurement process, supplier management programs, and even procurement related system initiatives

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management
- 5-8 years’ experience in an indirect procurement environment with at least 2 years’ experience in Contract Management, leading different types of engagement and contracts (Facilities, IT, Manpower related, etc.)
- Proven experience in procurement with a track record of meticulous and accurate work
- Indirect procurement purchasing, sourcing and contract negotiation capability across a broad array of categories; consulting, professional services, staff augmentations, labor services, training, facilities, MRO, marketing, office supplies
- Ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement plans with suppliers and stakeholders
- Self-motivated and self-managed
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent negotiation, intercultural, influence and problem-solving skills
- Creative thinker, with a desire and ability to look for better ways to approach issues and situations
- Strong team orientation, with a strong sense of commitment to team members and stakeholders and the ability to work with global & local cross-functional teams
- Strong data analysis, management, presentation and reporting skills
- Experience with SAP or other ERP purchasing system
- Might require attending night calls to support projects implementation

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management
- 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 m