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NPI Purchasing Manager

Job ID
R2514679
Date posted
06/10/2025
Location
Santa Clara, California
Category
Materials

Key Responsibilities

Manages the coordination of activities of a section or department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees.

Responsible for the evaluation of vendor reliability; manages the surveying of vendors to maintain adequate working relationship. Prepares budgets and develops and administers vendor selection processes and programs.

Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.

Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.

Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts.

Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

  • Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Leadership

  • Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

Problem Solving

  • Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems 

Impact

  • "Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives

  • Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function"

Interpersonal Skills

  • Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.