Strategic Buyer II – Materials & Supplier Mgmt (Austin)

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials seeks a Buyer to manage purchasing for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You will monitor inventory, schedule deliveries, negotiate with suppliers, and procure essential items to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with opportunities to influence supply chains and drive cost efficiency. Travel and relocation are possible depending on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1–2 years of related experience is required.
• Understanding of procurement and supplier relations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality; follow-up on orders and verify delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers on delivery/shipment and resolve issues with billing or receiving.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage demand, inventory, and MRP planning.
• Negotiate and execute purchases and RFQs to drive cost efficiency while ensuring quality.
• Drive problem resolution for supply issues with engineers, manufacturing teams, and program managers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials seeks a Buyer to manage purchasing for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You will monitor inventory, schedule deliveries, negotiate with suppliers, and procure essential items to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with opportunities to influence supply chains and drive cost efficiency. Travel and relocation are possible depending on projects.