Buyer (Based in Penang)

Applied Materials; Kulim; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kulim, Malaysia, is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will lead purchasing activities, oversee inventory levels, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational success. This role demands strong negotiation and problem-solving skills alongside experience in purchasing functions. Join us to contribute to innovative material solutions and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and purchasing functions.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities to maintain inventory levels.
• Resolve material-related accounting and receiving issues.
• Manage purchasing group activities in the manager's absence.

Skills

Purchasing activities management

Inventory management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Job description

About Applied Materials

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 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.

Role Overview

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.