Buyer (based in Penang)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of materials engineering solutions. This role offers the opportunity to engage in strategic supplier management and procurement processes that drive innovation in the semiconductor and display industries. You'll be responsible for negotiating contracts, ensuring timely material procurement, and collaborating with engineering teams to streamline operations. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in a dynamic field and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to cutting-edge technology and help shape the future of electronics.

Qualifications

• Expanded conceptual knowledge in procurement and supply chain management.
• Ability to analyze proposals and negotiate terms effectively.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing and manage strategic suppliers with significant contracts.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Understanding of MRP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

ISO Documentation

Job description

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 the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

What We Offer

Location: Penang, MYS

Key Responsibilities

1. Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase; manages strategic suppliers with > $10M and suppliers with filed activities.
2. Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
3. Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate.
4. Coordinates/drives purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues.
5. Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Assists or participates with the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
6. Reviews MRP on a regular basis. Executes and cancels pull ins, push outs and planned orders as prioritized. Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management. Reviews and ensures actions per disposition of ECOs on a worldwide basis.
7. Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis. Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory. Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues.
8. Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings. Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers. Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities.

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.

Leadership

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

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.

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 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.