Buyer II

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, crucial for new semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The equipment we create and service is essential for advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth while tackling challenges and driving innovative solutions. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, machinery, and services for our manufacturing facilities. This role involves collaboration across teams, monitoring inventory, managing delivery schedules, negotiating with suppliers, and procuring essential items.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1-2 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

A solid understanding of the industry’s key business drivers
Good communication/interpersonal skills to explain complex information to others

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.
Drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers) with support from Managers.