Buyer lll (B3)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 89,500 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions seeking to hire a full-time purchasing manager in Santa Clara, California. This role involves leading purchasing activities, managing projects, and resolving accounting issues related to materials.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in procurement, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be able to guide less experienced colleagues. Join us for a chance to drive innovative solutions in a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
• Knowledge of best practices and market differentiators.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues and may lead small projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads purchasing activities and resolves material-related issues.
• Develops simplification methods for the procurement function.
• Manages purchasing group activities and monitors project costs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Business Knowledge

Leadership

Functional Expertise

Job description

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day.

What We Offer

Salary: $89,500.00 – $123,000.00

Location: Santa Clara, CA

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 leading global company.

We are 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues.
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Participates in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Manages activities of the purchasing group in the manager’s absence. Manages projects for purchasing; as required, monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned projects. Oversees workload distribution among Buyers; trains and audits activities of lower level personnel.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Additional Details

• Type: Full time
• Employee: 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.

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.

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