Procurement Manager & Strategic 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

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.