Buyer (Based in Penang)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, machinery, and services for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

You will collaborate across teams to monitor inventory, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery that supports customer production. The role emphasizes organization, strategic planning, and the ability to manage delivery schedules and cost controls while aligning with ISO

Qualifications

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
• Business Expertise: knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; aware of competition and market factors.
• Leadership: may lead small projects with manageable risks and resources.
• Problem Solving: resolves complex problems; analyzes multiple sources of information to inform decisions.
• Impact: influences a range of activities within own team and other related teams.
• Interpersonal Skills: explains difficult information; works to build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues.
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function.
• Participates in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Manages activities of the purchasing group in the manager’s absence.
• Manages projects for purchasing; monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned projects.
• Oversees workload distribution among Buyers; trains and audits activities of lower level personnel.

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: Kulim,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 everyday 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues.
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function.
• Participates in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Manages activities of the purchasing group in the manager’s absence.
• Manages projects for purchasing; as required, monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned projects.
• Oversees workload distribution among Buyers; trains and audits activities of lower level personnel.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.