Buyer IV

About the role

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. Located in Austin, TX, you’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities to execute purchase at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Lead cross-functional team to drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers, Supplier Account Management)
• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
• Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand
• Lead problem resolution for material-related accounting and receiving issues
• Lead team Inventory/E&Z management efforts
• Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information
• Lead purchasing process improvement within the team; new program implementation and act as trainer for department purchasing activities
• Support management for developing strategic plan and implementation on activities related to cost effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials
• Mentor junior buyers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-7 years of experience

Qualifications

• Extensive business expertise to interpret internal and external challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes and practices

Pay

Salary range: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00. In addition to base salary, candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus and a stock award program, based on performance and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Full‑time position. Employee type: Assignee / Regular. Travel required: approximately 10% of time. Relocation: not eligible.