Buyer (B3)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 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

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Possesses analytical skills, problem-solving, process understanding, and business acumen.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how their own department integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• Effective communication in dynamic situations and cross functional teams that enhances cooperation, productivity and overall project success.
• Minimum 4 years of Purchasing, Supply chain experience
• New Product Introduction experience with sourcing knowledge of any of the following preferred: raw material, mechanical subassemblies, electronic assemblies, enclosures, casings, plastics, grinding, stamping, CNC, mills, lathes, etc.
• Solid understanding of costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc.
• Program Management: the ability to handle all of the above tasks and personnel resources.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing, purchasing and managing materials required for new product development and introduction.
• Identification, development, and management of existing and developing Applied Materials suppliers.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material related design, accounting and receiving issues.
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function.
• Participates in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus and a stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level