Regional Procurement Leader Germany (Indirect)

Company Overview

KLA 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.

Group/Division

KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA). The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology. We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market. The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Main objectives

In this role you will be responsible to manage daily purchasing activities for multi-categories on a strategic level within your responsible region. This function provides guidance and direction to all internal stakeholders and liaison with business owners and supplier representatives mainly for all German sites (but not limited to). Your goal is to enable the business to procure third party goods and services in a cost effective, professional manner while mitigating the financial and commercial risk for KLA.

Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & processes
   • To be the Indirect Procurement Guidelines and Process Owner for Business within your responsible region
   • To lead/support, where required, strategic sourcing activities
   • To Lead/facilitate RFX, supplier selection and negotiation process
   • Evaluate, negotiate, and finalize contracts with suppliers
   • Work closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are compliant
2. Supplier Management
   • Lead and develop supplier relationships and integrate supplier expertise as appropriate to meet business strategy
   • Continually scouting for additional suppliers for ‘bottleneck’ segments or where dual sourcing is needed.
   • Monitor supplier performance, set KPI’s and act where under performing
   • Conduct regular XBR’s for strategic or key suppliers across region
3. Costs, TCO & savings
   • Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for your responsible region
   • Evaluating spending while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
   • Execute saving activities
   • Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
4. Other
   • Handle critical issues and support the business navigate through them
   • Continuously extend understanding of current and potential suppliers
   • Interact with Accounts Payable for payment or other issues relating to vendors
   • Stay up to date of local laws and compliance
   • Support Contract Manager

Qualification & skills

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in multi-category Procurement
• Experience of working within a multi-functional and multi-national environment
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Prioritizes work to provide the most efficient service possible.
• Know-how to take ownership on whole procurement process from A-Z
• German at mother tongue level, high command of the English language (must) + additional European language (nice to have)
• Experience with SAP is an advantage

Personal profile

• An enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• An effective communicator
• A resilient individual with a continuous learning mindset.
• A team player who actively develops and supports team members but is also an effective self-starter
• A person with the natural ability to develop strong and long-lasting relationships

Minimum Qualifications

Procurement qualifications

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.