Strategic Buyer & Supply Chain Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking a Buyer to procure materials and services for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

You will monitor inventory, manage delivery scheduling, and negotiate with suppliers to balance cost, quality, and urgency.

This role offers exposure to global operations and opportunities for growth within a leading materials science company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2-4 years of experience.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking a Buyer to procure materials and services for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

You will monitor inventory, manage delivery scheduling, and negotiate with suppliers to balance cost, quality, and urgency.

This role offers exposure to global operations and opportunities for growth within a leading materials science company.