Buyer (B3)

Who We Are\n\nApplied 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 \u2013 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 \u2013 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. \n\nWhat We Offer\n\nLocation:\n\nPenang,MYS\n\nYou\u2019ll 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\u2014while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. \n\nAt Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We\u2019re 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. Learn more about our benefits. \n\nAs a Buyer, you\u2019ll be responsible for purchasing the materials, supplies, machinery, and services that equip our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You\u2019ll 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.\n\nRole Responsibilities:\n\n * Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality. Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand\n\n * Lead cross-functional team to drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers, Supplier Account Management)\n\n * Drive purchasing activities to execute purchase at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.\n\n * Lead inventory and E\u0026Z reduction efforts\n\n * Manage and lead assigned Purchasing Projects (i.e. Manage cost, schedule, and scope as required)\n\n * Manage complex and sensitive information with supplier leadership team and internal stakeholders\n\n * Contribute to purchasing process improvement within the team and Act as trainer for department purchasing activities\n\n\n\n\n \nMinimum Qualifications: \n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree\n\n * 2-4 years of experience\n\n\n\n\n \nPreferred Qualifications: \n\n * Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, competition in the marketplace\n\n * Demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects and build consensus, as needed\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\nTime Type:\n\nFull time\n\nEmployee Type:\n\nAssignee / Regular\n\nTravel:\n\nRelocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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