Manager, Buyer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager in Kulim, Malaysia to lead the coordination of purchasing activities and manage vendor relationships with a focus on cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure inventories align with production plans. The position requires strong negotiation, budgeting skills, and a strategic sourcing mindset within a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and vendor management within a manufacturing or tech environment.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing to maintain inventories at planned levels.
• Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
• Negotiates major contracts involving large dollar amounts.
• Develops policies and procedures for procurement operations.
• Monitors cost, schedule and performance of major subcontracts.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Budgeting

Strategic sourcing

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: 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.

Key Responsibilities

Manages the coordination of activities of a section or department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees.

Responsible for the evaluation of vendor reliability; manages the surveying of vendors to maintain adequate working relationship. Prepares budgets and develops and administers vendor selection processes and programs.

Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.

Negotiates major contracts involving large dollar amounts.

Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.

Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts.

Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems

Impact

• 'Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function'

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

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.