Buyer (B3)

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking a proactive Buyer to secure materials, supplies, and services for state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate across teams, monitor inventory, schedule deliveries, and negotiate with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and urgency goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years' relevant experience. Travel is possible up to 10%, and relocation to Singapore may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
• Lead cross-functional team to resolve supply issues with key stakeholders.
• Drive purchasing to achieve lowest cost while ensuring quality and reliability.
• Lead inventory and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Manage purchasing projects including cost, schedule and scope.
• Handle sensitive information with supplier leadership and internal teams.
• Contribute to process improvements and train department buyers.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:
Singapore,SGP
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.
As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for purchasing the materials, supplies, machinery, and services that equip our state-of-the art manufacturing facilities. You’ll collaborate across teams and showcase your organization and strategic planning skills to monitor inventory, manage delivery scheduling, negotiate with suppliers, and procure essential items that transform possibilities into realities for our customers and teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality. Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand
• Lead cross-functional team to drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers, Supplier Account Management)
• Drive purchasing activities to execute purchase at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Lead inventory and E&Z reduction efforts
• Manage and lead assigned Purchasing Projects (i.e. Manage cost, schedule, and scope as required)
• Manage complex and sensitive information with supplier leadership team and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to purchasing process improvement within the team and Act as trainer for department purchasing activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, competition in the marketplace
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects and build consensus, as needed

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.