Purchasing Manager
About The Position
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The Purchasing Manager directs procurement activities and the work of buyers and expediters, evaluating vendor reliability and maintaining effective vendor relationships. The role reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount, establishes procurement policies and procedures, monitors major subcontract costs, schedules, and performance, and coordinates purchasing with engineering and manufacturing to maintain planned inventory levels. The position is based either in Santa Clara, California, with three days onsite and in Benicia, California, with two days onsite, or in Benicia with five days onsite. It includes 10% travel. The role provides direction to employees under established policies and management guidance, recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies, and administers policies affecting subordinate employees. Work involves analyzing relevant factors, exercising judgment within defined procedures, and cooperating with others, including presenting technical information about projects or schedules. The employee must understand and comply with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrate the company’s core values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, purchasing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies.
- Understanding of and compliance with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct.
Responsibilities
- Direct the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives.
- Evaluate vendor reliability and oversee vendor surveys to maintain adequate working relationships.
- Review and approve purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
- Develop policies and procedures for procurement activities.
- Monitor cost, schedule, and performance aspects of major subcontracts.
- Coordinate purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
- Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
- Administer company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
- Recommend changes to unit or sub-unit policies.
- Present technical information concerning specific projects or schedules as needed.
- Comply with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
- Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
