Role 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
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
4-7 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive business expertise to interpret internal and external challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes and practices
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied 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.
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