Buyer

Job Description

Buyer III | Applied Materials

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Applied Materials, located in Bangalore, India. Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, forming the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display worldwide. The equipment created and serviced here is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. This Buyer III role is crucial for purchasing the materials, supplies, machinery, and services that equip our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, directly supporting the advancement of the world’s technology.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Regular
• Location: In-person Bangalore, India (Karnataka)

• Mission: This person ensures the continuous and cost-effective supply of essential materials and services to support manufacturing and advance semiconductor technology.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Supply Continuity: Ensure a continuous supply of materials to enable manufacturing with speed and quality, executing and managing pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand.
• Problem Resolution: Lead cross-functional teams to drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders such as engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers, and Supplier Account Management.
• Cost Optimization: Drive purchasing activities to execute purchases at the lowest cost, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
• Inventory Management: Lead inventory and E&Z (excess & obsolete) reduction efforts within the purchasing function.
• Project Leadership: Manage and lead assigned Purchasing Projects, overseeing cost, schedule, and scope as required for successful execution.
• Stakeholder Communication: Manage complex and sensitive information effectively with both supplier leadership teams and internal stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to purchasing process improvement within the team and act as a trainer for department purchasing activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior-level professional with a Bachelor’s degree, specializing in purchasing, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Experience: 4-10 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, including demonstrated ability to monitor inventory, manage delivery schedules, negotiate with suppliers, and procure essential items.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, strategic planning, negotiation expertise, cross-functional problem resolution, and project management capabilities.
• Bonus: Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, and competition in the marketplace, along with demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects and build consensus.