NPI Buyer III - (B3)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

10d•$89,500 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

The NPI Buyer III plays a pivotal role on the frontline of NPI supply chain operations, responsible for expeditious prototype procurement. The primary objective is to provide tactical procurement support to R&D teams to complete proof of concept, advancing time to market. This role solves a range of internal and external supplier problems varying in complexity in a fast-paced environment. The Buyer analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures and receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Requirements

Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities, displays eagerness to learn and help others.
Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members.
Solves problems in complex procurement situations; analyzes possible solutions with new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Ability to react with high sense of urgency, ability to manage stress and prioritize, assess information and make proper decisions and work with others on the team to maintain consistency; working within guidelines and policies.
Works well with others, team player, positive attitude, attentive to internal support and willing to offer support.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey key information concisely.

Responsibilities

Process RFQ for new prototype materials for supplier competitive bidding, analyzes quotes, challenges bid performance, negotiates prices and delivery, procures custom and OEM materials at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
Responsible for sourcing with the right supplier for the right parts with the best lead times and driving the supplier to fulfill OTD requirements.
Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, expedites deliveries, and maintains necessary supporting documents for all orders issuing and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.
Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
Supplier accountability management of open orders.
Follows standard purchasing business processes with minor supervision.
Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues.
Leads cross-functional teams to resolve procurement issues among suppliers, business managers and engineering.
Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings for sourcing determination.
Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers.