Strategic Procurement Buyer — Manufacturing Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX and Santa Clara, CA is hiring a Buyer to ensure supply continuity for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You will purchase materials, schedule deliveries, and coordinate with internal teams to support on-time production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with a focus on cost, quality, and supplier reliability. This is a 100% onsite position at both locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 1-2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
• Follow-up on orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain records.
• Collaborate with suppliers on demand/supply planning and resolve shipment issues.
• Drive inventory and E&Z reduction efforts.
• Negotiate and execute purchase orders and RFQs to balance cost and quality.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and program managers to resolve supply issues.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX and Santa Clara, CA is hiring a Buyer to ensure supply continuity for our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You will purchase materials, schedule deliveries, and coordinate with internal teams to support on-time production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with a focus on cost, quality, and supplier reliability. This is a 100% onsite position at both locations.