Vendor Scheduling - Junior Buyer

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... 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.

Group/Division

KLA 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

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

• Manage supplier communication from Purchase Order (PO) confirmation through material receipt.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and expedite deliveries as required.
• Monitor shortages and provide recommendations based on MRP requirements.
• Track supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance and support KPI reporting.
• Resolve logistics and delivery-related issues.
• Coordinate Return to Vendor (RTV) activities, including RMA's (repair)
• Support resolution of invoice discrepancies and receiving issues with Finance and Warehouse teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in ERP systems.
• Escalate critical supply chain risks and delivery concerns to the Buyer.
• Work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering & Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Planning, Vendor Scheduling, or Operations.
• Previous experience as a Vendor Scheduler or Junior Buyer is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of supply chain and purchasing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within defined guidelines.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of inventory management and MRP concepts.
• Exposure to manufacturing or high-tech environments.
• Familiarity with supplier performance metrics and procurement KPIs.

About KLA

We 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.

Use of AI Statement 

At 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.

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.