Program Buyer (m/w/d) - for semiconductor industry

Role Overview: \nWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Program Buyer \u2013 Mechanical Components \u0026 Assemblies to manage the procurement of high-precision mechanical components and assemblies for both R\u0026D projects and industrialization. This role plays a critical part in building a resilient supply chain and ensuring supplier readiness for high-volume manufacturing (HVM).\n\nRole Responsibilities:\n\n * Act as the primary procurement interface for electron\u2011optical column programs, ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, and suppliers.\n\n * Drive procurement deliverables across all program phases (prototype, NPI, industrialization, ramp).\n\n * Support Make/Buy decisions, cost modelling, and supplier selection in alignment with category management.\n\n * Manage a portfolio of suppliers for precision mechanical parts, vacuum components, optics, electrical modules, and cleanroom\u2011grade materials.\n\n * Conduct RFQ processes, technical/commercial evaluations, and negotiation of pricing and delivery terms.\n\n * Ensure supplier readiness for high-mix, low-volume production typical of electron\u2011optical systems\n\n * Drive cost reduction initiatives, value engineering, and continuous improvement with internal stakeholders and suppliers.\n\n * Monitor and manage supplier performance (OTD, quality, adherence to specs, change control).\n\n * Mitigate risks related to long-lead materials, machining tolerances, and special processes\n\n * Work closely with Engineering (R\u0026D, Mechanical Design, Optics, Vacuum Systems), Program Management, Operations, and Quality.\n\n * Support BOM reviews, engineering changes (ECN/ECO), and introduction of new suppliers and materials.\n\n * Facilitate smooth handover from development to production, ensuring supply chain stability\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications: \n\n * Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.\n\n * 5+ years of experience in technical procurement, ideally within semiconductor equipment, precision mechanics, vacuum technology, or high\u2011tech manufacturing.\n\n * Experience with complex assemblies and multi\u2011level BOM environments.\n\n * Strong understanding of precision machining, optics/vacuum components, or cleanroom\u2011relevant materials (preferred).\n\n * Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.\n\n * Comfortable working in fast\u2011paced, engineering\u2011driven environments with frequent design iterations.\n\n * Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and solid MS Office skills.\n\n * Fluent in German and English\n\n\n\n\nYour benefits:\n\n * An exciting, international, and dynamic environment, working in a high technology company with human touch\n\n * Extensive further education offers, individual training, learning \u0026 development opportunities, and cooperation with experienced employees\n\n * Company pension scheme with the possibility of top-up via salary conversion and disability insurance\n\n * Travel insurance, can also be used privately\n\n * Capital-forming benefits\n\n * 30 days of vacation\n\n * Bonus program\n\n * Wellhub\n\n\n\n\nSounds interesting? Then it is best to apply via our online portal.\n\nKnow more through our YouTube channel!\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n2 - 4 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\nICT Overtime Eligible (Germany)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Standard)\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. \n