Strategic Buyer: Materials & Supplier Partnerships

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Buyer to handle procurement of materials, services, and equipment for state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities.

You will collaborate across teams, monitor inventory, schedule deliveries, and negotiate with suppliers to secure cost‑effective, reliable sources. The role requires strong organizational skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to analyze spend and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Negotiation skills with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Experience analyzing spend and supplier performance metrics.
• Procurement planning and inventory coordination across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects and priorities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP applications.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Manage strategic suppliers with spend over a threshold.
• Monitor and analyze procurement data and supplier performance.
• Quote, procure, and ensure materials meet quality and delivery goals.
• Expedite orders and ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Collaborate with engineering and SCM to evaluate new suppliers.
• Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate prices, adjust POs.
• Follow up on orders, verify delivery, and maintain records.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to maintain inventory levels.
• Support ISO documentation and purchasing process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Procurement planning

Inventory coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Buyer to handle procurement of materials, services, and equipment for state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities.

You will collaborate across teams, monitor inventory, schedule deliveries, and negotiate with suppliers to secure cost‑effective, reliable sources. The role requires strong organizational skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to analyze spend and supplier performance.