Buyer I, New College Grad- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)
About The Position
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for purchasing the materials, supplies, machinery, and services that equip our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You’ll collaborate across teams and showcase your organization and strategic planning skills to monitor inventory, manage delivery scheduling, negotiate with suppliers, and procure essential items that transform possibilities into realities for our customers and teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
Nice To Haves
- Up to 1 year of related experience
- Basic understanding of material cost management, shortage management, supplier capability, purchase order management and other materials/equipment buying processes
Responsibilities
- Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
- Follow-up on orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.
- Adhere to standard purchasing business processes
- Proactively drive and ensure timely delivery/shipment of parts from supplier to Applied factories, including resolution of shipment/receiving and billing issues with supplier
- Partner with suppliers on demand/supply collaboration.
- Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand
- Drive inventory and E&Z reduction efforts
- Negotiate and execute purchase and RFQ to drive the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need, with support from more experienced buyer
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers) to resolve supply issue
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Participation in a bonus program
- Stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
