About the role

AI summarised

This Buyer role at Applied Materials involves procuring materials and services for manufacturing facilities, ensuring supply continuity, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective purchasing strategies to support production needs.

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Key Responsibilities

Ensure supply continuity and manage supplier pull-ins/push-outs to meet manufacturing demand.
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve supply issues and drive purchasing activities for cost-effective procurement.
Manage inventory reduction efforts and lead purchasing projects, including cost, schedule, and scope management.
Handle sensitive information with stakeholders and contribute to process improvement and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
2-4 years of experience in purchasing or related field.
Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, and marketplace competition.
Demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects and build consensus.