Buyer II

Applied Materials, Inc.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Stock award program

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Kalispell, Montana, is seeking a procurement professional to ensure supply continuity, follow-up on orders, and manage supplier performance.

This full-time role focuses on timely delivery, cost optimization, and adherence to purchasing processes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience, plus strong communication skills and knowledge of industry drivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills to explain complex information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
• Follow-up on orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.
• Adhere to standard purchasing business processes
• Proactively drive and ensure timely delivery/shipment of parts from supplier to Applied factories including resolution of shipment/receiving and billing issues with supplier
• Partner with suppliers on demand/supply collaboration.
• Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand
• Drive inventory and E&Z reduction efforts
• Negotiate and execute purchase and RFQ to drive the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers) with support from Managers

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $64,000.00 - $88,000.00

Location: Kalispell,MT

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.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
• Follow-up on orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.
• Adhere to standard purchasing business processes
• Proactively drive and ensure timely delivery/shipment of parts from supplier to Applied factories including resolution of shipment/receiving and billing issues with supplier
• Partner with suppliers on demand/supply collaboration.
• Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand
• Drive inventory and E&Z reduction efforts
• Negotiate and execute purchase and RFQ to drive the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers) with support from Managers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A solid understanding of the industry’s key business drivers
• Good communication/interpersonal skills to explain complex information to others

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: No
• Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.

Accessibility Contact Information

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