The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

 

Working in our existing Procurement Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing best practise methodology in all Supply chain functions. This will include carrying out and assisting in the following capabilities and responsibilities.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• 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%

 

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Shown experience in a similar procurement role
• Degree in a Supply Chain or Logistics Management category - desirable but not essential
• CIPS Accredited
• Good communication skills
• Good IT Skills (minimum Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

 

What we will offer you?

KLA’s benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance, generous shift allowance and overtime premiums.

Minimum Qualifications

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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