Buyer (based in Penang)

Applied Materials Europe; Penang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials engineering solutions is seeking candidates for a procurement role in their Penang office. This position involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely procurement of materials. Join a supportive work culture that prioritizes personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Total rewards package

Wellness programs

Supportive work culture

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing and manage strategic suppliers.
• Quote, procure, and ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Collaborate to recommend new suppliers and issue RFQs.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Inventory Analysis

Communication

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 exciting technologies like AI and IoT. Join us to push the boundaries of science and engineering and make possible the next generations of technology.

What We Offer

Location: Penang, MYS

At Applied, we prioritize your well-being and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Our benefits and wellness programs support your happiness, health, and resilience. We offer a robust total rewards package to care for you and your family, along with programs that promote personal and professional growth. Learn more about our benefits.

You will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth. We empower our team to innovate and learn every day. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.

Key Responsibilities

1. Negotiate pricing and other purchase terms; manage strategic suppliers (> $10M) and suppliers with filed activities.
2. Quote, procure, expedite, and ensure timely receipt of materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost while maintaining quality and reliability.
3. Collaborate with engineering and SCM to recommend new suppliers, issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate, and manage purchase orders and vendor contracts.
4. Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering to maintain inventory levels, resolve material-related issues, and develop procurement process improvements.
5. Review MRP, execute or cancel planned orders, monitor ECO dispositions, and perform inventory analysis to minimize excess and zero demand inventory.
6. Read and interpret part specifications and engineering drawings; communicate with engineers and suppliers to support cost reduction efforts.

Functional and Business Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad conceptual knowledge in own discipline and understands key business drivers.

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members.

Problem Solving and Impact

• Solves straightforward problems using technical experience and judgment; impacts the quality of work within guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information clearly in straightforward situations.

The work location will be on the Island.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 legally protected status.