Buyer (B3)

Applied Materials South East Asia; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia is hiring a Buyer in Penang to ensure supply continuity for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You will partner with internal teams and suppliers to manage MRP-driven purchases, schedule deliveries, and optimize cost while preserving quality and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of procurement experience, with strong negotiation and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing and meet MRP demand.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and program managers on supplier issues.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and urgency of needs.
• Manage inventory and drive efficiency initiatives within purchasing.
• Lead assigned purchasing projects and monitor cost, schedule, and scope.
• Handle complex information with supplier leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements and train team members.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Inventory planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

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: Penang, MYS

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.

As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for purchasing the materials, supplies, machinery, and services that equip our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities. You’ll 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality. Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand
• Lead cross-functional team to drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers, Supplier Account Management)
• Drive purchasing activities to execute purchase at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Lead inventory and E&Z reduction efforts
• Manage and lead assigned Purchasing Projects (i.e. Manage cost, schedule, and scope as required)
• Manage complex and sensitive information with supplier leadership team and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to purchasing process improvement within the team and act as trainer for department purchasing activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2‑4 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, competition in the marketplace
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects and build consensus, as needed

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.