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Buyer

Job ID
R2617311
Date posted
04/16/2026
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Category
Materials

Who We Are

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. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Bangalore,IND

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 supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re 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

As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for purchasing the materials, supplies, machinery, and services that equip our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You’ll collaborate across teams and showcase your organization and strategic planning skills to monitor inventory, manage delivery scheduling, negotiate with suppliers, and procure essential items that transform possibilities into realities for our customers and teams.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (responsibilities specific to this to this role)

  • Strong proficiency in SAP MM and Excel
  • Should have Global Supply chain Experience on commodities like OEM/Electrical /Machining
  • Handling distribution will be an add on value.
  • Exp to manage P2P.
    • Experience as an engineering buyer specially using SAP ERP tool.
    • Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders, requests for quotes to suppliers, and communicates regularly with direct conversations, email, and joint meetings to ensure deliverables.
    • PO mgmt. per MRP signal changes.
    • Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity such as lead time and cost.
    • Vendor Analysis, Making comparisons, Cost Savings, Negotiation Etc.
  • Knowledge on vendor performance Mgmt. analysis
  • knowledge on shortage management – Expedite process.
  • Experience working with cross functional team.
  • Should have experience in project/ volume purchasing for production.
  • Willing to work in flexible time.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

  • Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

  • No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

  • Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents 

Impact

  • Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.