Buyer
Core
Purchasing materials, supplies, machinery, and services for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) programs.
Role type
Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Manufacturing facilities and equipment for chip and display production
Domain
Semiconductor and Display Manufacturing
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, Purchase order management, Inventory optimization, RFQ execution, Commercial negotiation, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
New Product Introduction (NPI) support, Build-to-Print components knowledge, Electromechanical product sourcing, SAP/ERP procurement systems
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Ensure continuity of supply to support manufacturing requirements while meeting quality, delivery, and cost objectives; Manage purchase orders, monitor supplier deliveries, resolve receiving and invoicing issues, and maintain compliance with established purchasing processes; Proactively drive supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery of parts and materials to Applied Materials manufacturing sites; Partner closely with suppliers on demand and supply planning activities, including pull-in and push-out execution to support changing business requirements; Drive inventory optimization initiatives, including excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reduction; Lead RFQ activities and execute sourcing strategies to achieve competitive pricing, while balancing quality, supplier capability, lead time, and risk considerations; Support and participate in commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost, lead-time, and operational improvements; Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Program Management teams to resolve supply chain challenges and support business objectives; Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to mitigate supply risks and improve operational execution.