Buyer (Multiple Openings)

About this role

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

Salary: $64,000.00 - $88,000.00 Location: Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA 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.     Applied Materials is seeking highly motivated procurement professionals to support both production purchasing and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives. These roles are responsible for managing supplier relationships, sourcing materials, driving procurement execution, and ensuring uninterrupted supply to support manufacturing and product development activities. The Buyer owns an assigned Purchasing Group (P-Group) and manages a high volume of parts and suppliers, while the NPI Buyer II & III focuses on full lifecycle management of complex custom components supporting new product development programs. Successful candidates will be highly organized, analytical, proactive problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to continuously grow their expertise in supply chain, manufacturing, and product development.

Buyer - Core Function • Manages a large volume of parts and suppliers. • Owns and manages an assigned Purchasing Group (P-Group). • Ensures material availability to support production requirements. • Serves as the primary procurement contact for assigned commodities and suppliers.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Receive demand requirements from assigned P-Group. • Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and bids to suppliers. • Evaluate supplier quotations based on price, lead time, availability, quality, and overall value. • Select suppliers and negotiate pricing and delivery requirements when appropriate. • Create, release, and manage purchase orders. • Monitor open orders and supplier commitments. • Coordinate with planning, manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams regarding supply requirements. • Ensure timely delivery of materials to support business needs. • Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP systems.

Supplier Management & Issue Resolution • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships. • Monitor supplier performance including quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness. • Track and drive resolution of Supplier Problem Sheets (SPS). • Ensure supplier-related issues continue progressing toward closure. • Escalate critical issues when necessary to minimize operational impact. • Support supplier development and performance improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement • Identify opportunities for procurement process improvements. • Support cost reduction initiatives and sourcing strategies. • Participate in supplier business reviews. • Analyze procurement metrics and supplier performance data. • Support inventory optimization and supply continuity efforts.

NPI Buyer II & III Position Overview

The NPI Buyer II & III is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials required for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role focuses on highly engineered and technically complex components, requiring full lifecycle ownership from initial release through production readiness. The ideal candidate thrives on challenges, takes ownership of critical projects, and is committed to continuous growth and development. This position serves as a key interface between engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, program management, and leadership teams. Candidates must be hungry for growth, eager to take on challenges, and capable of managing the complete lifecycle of highly complex parts and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities -New Product Introduction • Responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials required for new product development and introduction. • Lead supply chain management activities involving identification, development, qualification, and management of existing and new suppliers. • Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to maintain inventory at planned levels and support production readiness. • Lead resolution of material-related design, accounting, supplier, and receiving issues.

Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership • Develop and implement business process simplification initiatives within procurement. • Participate in the creation and maintenance of ISO documentation related to purchasing processes. • Drive supplier accountability regarding delivery, quality, responsiveness, and program commitments.

Parts Lifecycle Managemen

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