Buyer III

Applied Materials, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is hiring a Buyer III to procure materials, supplies, and services for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and programs to ensure supply continuity and optimize cost.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of experience, with strong negotiation and cross-functional leadership skills. Travel up to 10% may be required as projects move between sites in Austin, TX and Santa Clara, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices and ability to lead small projects.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
• Lead cross-functional team to drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders.
• Drive purchasing activities to achieve lowest cost while considering quality and reliability.
• Lead inventory and E&Z reduction efforts.
• Manage and lead assigned Purchasing Projects.
• Manage complex and sensitive information with supplier leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to purchasing process improvement and act as trainer for department purchasing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Buyer IIIApply: Austin,TX: Santa Clara,CA: Full time: Posted Today: R2629765**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:$78,000.00 - $107,500.00Location:Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CAYou’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:**YesThe 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.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.