Buyer IV

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials seeks a procurement leader in Austin, TX to drive low‑cost, high‑quality purchasing and sustain manufacturing supply. You will coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to resolve supply issues and optimize inventory while guiding junior buyers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–7 years of purchasing experience, with travel as needed and a focus on cost‑effective procurement strategies within a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4–7 years of purchasing/procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities to execute purchases at the lowest cost while ensuring quality and reliability.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, program managers, supplier account management) to resolve supply issues.
• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
• Manage pull‑ins/push‑outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand.
• Lead problem resolution for material‑related accounting and receiving issues.
• Oversee Inventory/E&Z management and drive optimization efforts.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly to stakeholders.
• Support strategic purchasing plans and implement cost‑effective procurement strategies.
• Mentor junior buyers and train department purchasing activities.

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: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00

Location: Austin, TX

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

• Lead purchasing activities to execute purchase at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Lead cross-functional team to drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers, Supplier Account Management)
• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
• Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand
• Lead problem resolution for material-related accounting and receiving issues
• Lead team Inventory/E&Z management efforts
• Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information
• Lead purchasing process improvement within the team; new program implementation and act as trainer for department purchasing activities
• Support management for developing strategic plan and implementation on activities related to cost effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials
• Mentor junior buyers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-7 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive business expertise to interpret internal and external challenges and recommend best practices to improve processes and practices

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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.