Mgr, Buyer (M3)

Applied Materials South East Asia; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a procurement leader to oversee buyers and expediters, align with engineering and manufacturing, and optimize supplier performance.

The role focuses on evaluating vendors, approving purchases, and developing procurement policies to support cost, schedule and quality objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to global standards of business conduct in a leading materials technology company.

Qualifications

• Vendor management experience or ability to manage multiple vendors.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership and people management capability.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking applied to procurement challenges.
• Ability to analyze data to drive procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives.
• Evaluates vendor reliability and surveys vendors to maintain relationships.
• Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
• 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 to maintain inventories at planned levels.

Skills

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

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:

Penang,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

• Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives.
• Responsible for the evaluation of vendor reliability; oversees the surveying of vendors to maintain adequate working relationship.
• Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
• 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

• Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors

Business Expertise

• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives

Leadership

• Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

Impact

• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.

Interpersonal Skills

• Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

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: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.