Buyer

Applied Materials; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work culture

Health and wellbeing programs

Opportunities for personal development

Job summary

A global leader in materials engineering solutions is seeking an OEM Obsolescence Buyer in Bengaluru. The role involves managing supply chain projects, facilitating Engineering changes, and solving supply interruptions. Candidates should have experience in Mechanical/Electrical Commodity and familiarity with tools like Tableau and Python. This full-time position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Manage a high-mix project portfolio in a complex environment.
• Monitor and audit inventory held at various global locations.
• Facilitate Engineering in implementing phased changes to BOM structure.

Responsibilities

• Implement replacement parts without disruption to the factory.
• Present persuasive business cases to stakeholders.
• Guide diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Supply chain analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, macros)

Education

Experience in Mechanical/Electrical Commodity

Tools

Tableau

Python

Databricks

Job description

Who We Are

Applied 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 – 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 – 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.

What We Offer

Location: Bangalore,IND

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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. Learn more about our benefits.

About Applied:

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Description:

In collaboration with teammates in OEM Obsolescence Purchasing and Engineering, the OEM Obsolescence Buyer will manage a set of long‑term projects towards successful implementation of replacement parts without disruption to the Applied Materials factory.

In addition to the regular purchasing skills, this position requires the following abilities:

• Management of a high-mix project portfolio in a complex environment
• Supply chain analysis using internal databases and conversations with external stakeholders
• Experience with Tableau, Python, and Databricks is preferred.
• Facilitate Engineering in implementing phased changes to BOM structure
• Creatively solve supply interruptions at the lowest possible cost
• Guide diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders with divergent goals to a sustainable consensus.
• Supplier negotiation to arrange efficient and cost-effective solutions to supply chain disruptions
• Present persuasive business cases and make financially sound decisions.
• Creation of project charters for projects that may exceed $10M over 5 years.
• Monitoring and auditing of inventory held at various global locations via monthly reports.
• Interaction with Engineering, Manufacturing, Spares, Supplier Account Managers, Product Line Managers, Legal, and Finance.
• Hold stakeholders accountable in a complex process while working to design and implement process improvements.
• Use of Excel pivot tables, v-lookups, and macros
• Must have experience in Mechanical/Electrical Commodity

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.