Overview
In this role, you will strengthen and optimize global procurement processes to support semiconductor process technologies. You’ll work closely with spares, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to reduce lead times, cut costs, and improve OTIF. The job sits in a growing SPTS procurement team within KLA, blending data-driven reporting with supplier development. This is a hands-on, impact-oriented role that shapes the efficiency of our supply chain and supplier network at a global scale.
Pay / Benefits
- Annual leave 25 days
- contributory pension scheme
- cash health plan
- cycle to work scheme
- global bonus plan
- share scheme
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate key expedite capability
- Lead time reduction initiatives with Purchasing / Spares Organisations
- Undertake problem solving and trouble-shooting
- Cost reduction and inventory reduction initiatives
- Develop & evaluate new suppliers
- Develop good relationships with current suppliers
- Summarise results in a written report or presentation formats
- MRP / SAP understanding
- Global supply chain and logistics initiatives
- Develop and understand key SPTS purchasing processes
- Generating SAP reports and creating controlled measures
- Understanding and creating Data to support KPI’s
- Measuring market conditions and identifying key global constraints
- Interfacing with SPARES to support tool down scenario and for regional forecasts
- Developing reports to support OTIF to SPARES >90%
Key requirements
- Degree in a Supply Chain or Logistics Management category
- CIPS Accredited
- Good communication skills
- Good IT Skills (minimum Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving
- Relationship development
- SAP
- MRP
- Data analysis for KPIs
Buyer employer: KLA-Tencor
KLA's SPTS division in Newport, UK, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where engineers and scientists are empowered to drive advancements in semiconductor technology. With a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through project management tasks and international collaboration, KLA is dedicated to supporting its employees' career aspirations while contributing to cutting-edge developments in the electronics industry.
