Procurement Agent/Buyer III - (B3)
Procurement Agent/Buyer III - (B3)
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Job Description
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge continuously pushing the boundaries ofscience and engineering to make possiblethe next generations of technology join us to Make Possible a Better Future.
What We Offer
Salary:
$78000.00 - $107500.00Location:
AustinTXAt Applied we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness health and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. Were 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.
Youll also 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 empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.
Key Responsibilities
Forecasts and communicates engineering materials and manufacturing requirements to
suppliers. Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy
analysis. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
Forms Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables
through matrix management of buyers planners and production control. Collaborates with
engineering team to interpret engineering requirements.
Under some supervision creates releases and updates new project materials strategy.
Sourcing: Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may
negotiate contracts as necessary. Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment
process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and
unique parts. Monitors supplier performance (delivery quality cost).
Materials: Coordinates activities around source selection specification creation and price
negotiation with appropriate team members.
Executes commercialization (transition) materials plan).
Manages materials change control process. Meets cost objectives and resolves quality
issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators . Tracks total landed costs
targets.
Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts long-lead parts and inspection
requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier
quality issues for assigned product groups. Escalate issues to Commodity Business
Managers when necessary.
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
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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. 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
