Buyer / Operativer Einkäufer

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.

Stellenbeschreibung

Wir suchen derzeit einen detailorientierten und proaktiven Einkäufer (m/w/d) zur Verstärkung unseres Teams. In dieser Funktion sind Sie verantwortlich für die termingerechte und kosteneffiziente Verfügbarkeit von Materialien, unterstützen das tägliche Einkaufsgeschäft und arbeiten eng mit Lieferanten sowie internen Stakeholdern zusammen. Der ideale Kandidat verfügt über fundierte Erfahrung im operativen Einkauf, zeichnet sich durch ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten aus und fühlt sich in einem dynamischen, internationalen Umfeld wohl.

Hauptaufgaben:

• Planung und Beschaffung von Maschinenkomponenten und Ersatzteilen in SAP
• Sicherstellung einer termingerechten und kostenoptimierten Materialverfügbarkeit
• Koordination von Lieferterminen durch regelmäßige Online-Meetings mit Lieferanten
• Lösung von Lieferengpässen in Zusammenarbeit mit strategischen Einkäufern
• Mitwirkung bei der Umsetzung von Maßnahmen zur Bestandsoptimierung
• Pflege von Material- und Stammdaten in SAP
• Unterstützung nationaler und internationaler Projekte

Job Description

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective availability of materials, supporting daily purchasing operations, and maintaining strong collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings solid experience in operational procurement, demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, and thrives in a dynamic, international environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Planning and procurement of machine components and spare parts in SAP
• Ensuring timely and cost-optimized material availability
• Coordinating delivery schedules through regular online meetings with suppliers
• Resolving supply shortages in collaboration with strategic buyers
• Contributing to the implementation of inventory optimization measures
• Maintaining material and master data in SAP
• Supporting national and international projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung, idealerweise mit Weiterbildung zum Fachwirt     Einkauf oder Industriefachwirt.
• Mindestens 2 Jahre Berufserfahrung im (operativen) Einkauf
• Fließende Deutschkenntnisse sowie gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
• Gute Anwenderkenntnisse in SAP und Microsoft Office 365, insbesondere Excel
• Ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten, hohe Detailgenauigkeit und präzise Arbeitsweise
• Interkulturelle Erfahrung von Vorteil

• Completed commercial training, ideally with further qualification as a purchasing specialist
• At least 2 years of professional experience in (operational) procurement
• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken
• Solid user knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a precise working style
• Intercultural experience is an advantage

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.