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To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.\nGroup/Division\nKLA has manufacturing sites worldwide. The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality, builds our leading-edge technology. GOPS partners with KLA's global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products, working continuously to build better, faster and more cost-efficient solutions.What You'll Do\nIn this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.\nCompany Overview\nKLA 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.\nJob Description/Preferred Qualifications\nJob Summary\nThe Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the organization's procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, products, and services required to support business operations. This role supervises purchasing staff, manages supplier relationships, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.\nKey Responsibilities\nProcurement & Supply Management\nLead and supervise daily purchasing activities to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services.\n\nReview and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders within authorized limits.\n\nMonitor inventory levels, supplier lead times, and demand forecasts to prevent material shortages and excess inventory.\n\nCoordinate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Logistics teams to support business objectives.\n\nSupplier Management\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.\n\nConduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews based on quality, delivery, service, and cost.\n\nNegotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings and favorable commercial agreements.\n\nWork with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and service issues.\n\nTeam Leadership\nSupervise, coach, and develop purchasing team members.\n\nEstablish performance goals and monitor team productivity.\n\nProvide training on procurement systems, policies, and best practices.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\n\nCost Management & Process Improvement\nIdentify and implement cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.\n\nAnalyze purchasing trends, spending patterns, and supplier performance metrics.\n\nDrive process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.\n\nSupport digitalization and automation initiatives within procurement processes.\n\nCompliance & Governance\nEnsure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethics standards, and regulatory requirements.\n\nMaintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.\n\nSupport internal and external audits as required.\n\nEnsure adherence to approved supplier and sourcing strategies.\n\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nSupplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)\n\nTools On Time Start\n\nCost Savings and Cost Avoidance\n\nInventory Turns\n\nSupplier Quality Performance\n\nTeam Productivity and Development\n\nCompliance to Procurement Policies\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nCompany Overview\nKLA 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.\nJob Description/Preferred Qualifications\nJob Summary\nThe Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the organization's procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, products, and services required to support business operations. This role supervises purchasing staff, manages supplier relationships, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.\nKey Responsibilities\nProcurement & Supply Management\nLead and supervise daily purchasing activities to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services.\n\nReview and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders within authorized limits.\n\nMonitor inventory levels, supplier lead times, and demand forecasts to prevent material shortages and excess inventory.\n\nCoordinate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Logistics teams to support business objectives.\n\nSupplier Management\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.\n\nConduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews based on quality, delivery, service, and cost.\n\nNegotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings and favorable commercial agreements.\n\nWork with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and service issues.\n\nTeam Leadership\nSupervise, coach, and develop purchasing team members.\n\nEstablish performance goals and monitor team productivity.\n\nProvide training on procurement systems, policies, and best practices.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\n\nCost Management & Process Improvement\nIdentify and implement cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.\n\nAnalyze purchasing trends, spending patterns, and supplier performance metrics.\n\nDrive process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.\n\nSupport digitalization and automation initiatives within procurement processes.\n\nCompliance & Governance\nEnsure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethics standards, and regulatory requirements.\n\nMaintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.\n\nSupport internal and external audits as required.\n\nEnsure adherence to approved supplier and sourcing strategies.\n\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nSupplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)\n\nTools On Time Start\n\nCost Savings and Cost Avoidance\n\nInventory Turns\n\nSupplier Quality Performance\n\nTeam Productivity and Development\n\nCompliance to Procurement Policies\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.\n\nExperience\n5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.\n\n2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.\n\nExperience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).\n\nKnowledge & Skills\nStrong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.\n\nKnowledge of procurement processes, inventory management, and supply chain principles.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n\nCompetencies\nLeadership and Team Development\n\nStrategic Thinking\n\nResults Orientation\n\nCustomer Focus\n\nCollaboration and Influencing\n\nDecision Making\n\nContinuous Improvement Mindset\n\nRisk Management\n\nAbout KLA\nWe provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.\nUse of AI Statement\nAt KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews-whether virtual or in person-is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.\nWe offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. 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