Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal departments - including Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistic, Finance, and Purchasing - and with external suppliers to ensure timely process of all DMR (Discrepant Material Report) and RTV (Return To Vendor) meeting goals.
• Lead/Drive problem resolution for disposition conflict between AMAT and suppliers.
• Regular follow-up and expedites with suppliers on open PO and repair progress.
• Coordination of all on-site and off-site scrap disposition
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function.
• Assists or participates with the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings.  Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers.

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

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Additional Information

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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.