Job Description/Preferred QualificationsThe Indirect Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in enabling a scalable, consistent, and high-impact global indirect procurement function. This role is accountable for defining and evolving the Procurement Operating System-including policies, decision frameworks, and standards-that helps the business move faster, make better purchasing decisions, and engage procurement at the right moments.
Rather than serving as a gatekeeping or enforcement role, this position focuses on clarity, alignment, and enablement: translating procurement strategy into practical ways of working that are intuitive for stakeholders and sustainable as the company grows.
Procurement Operating System - Own and evolve the global indirect procurement operating framework, including policies, standards, and decision guidelines.
- Ensure procurement governance is clear, simple, and business-aligned.
- Manage policy lifecycle activities with a focus on usability and adoption.
- Align governance artifacts with procurement tooling and process design.
Business Enablement & Adoption- Translate procurement policies into practical guidance for stakeholders.
- Partner with category, operations, Finance, Legal, and HR teams.
- Support training and communications that explain the why and the how.
- Act as a trusted advisor on procurement ways of working.
Insights, Visibility & Risk Awareness- Develop reporting that provides visibility into procurement usage.
- Identify patterns and friction points that indicate operating model gaps.
- Highlight systemic risks and scalability issues proactively.
- Support audit and assurance activities with clear documentation.
Continuous Improvement & Change- Continuously refine governance based on feedback and growth.
- Support global rollouts with strong change management.
- Simplify and modernize governance through data and tooling.
- Contribute to Procurement's evolution as a business enabler.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience in procurement, governance, audit, risk, or related operational roles.
- Strong understanding of indirect procurement processes, policies, and internal controls.
- Experience developing, maintaining, or operationalizing policies and procedures in a corporate environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Experience supporting global or multi-region procurement organizations.
- Familiarity with audit, risk management, or internal-controls frameworks.
- Experience working with procurement systems, intake tools, or governance reporting dashboards.
- Strong influence and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications- Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years; or equivalent work experience
Base Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $107,100.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
