Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.  Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.

• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers.  Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.  Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.  Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate.  Follows standard purchasing business processes.

• Reviews MRP on a regular basis.  Execute and cancel pull ins, push outs and planned orders as prioritized.  Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management.  Review and ensure actions per disposition of ECOs on a worldwide basis.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.  Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Participates in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Manages activities of the purchasing group in the manager’s absence. Manages projects for purchasing; as required, monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned projects.  Oversees workload distribution among Buyers, trains and audits activities of lower-level personnel.
• Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis.  Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory.  Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues.
• Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings.  Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers.  Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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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.