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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.

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About Applied:

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

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In collaboration with teammates in OEM Obsolescence Purchasing and Engineering the OEM Obsolescence Buyer will manage a set of long-term projects towards successful implementation of replacement parts without disruption to the Applied Materials factory.

In addition to the regular purchasing skills this position requires the following abilities:

• Management of a high-mix project portfolio in a complex environment
• Supply chain analysis using internal databases and conversations with external stakeholders
• Experience with Tableau Python and Databricks is preferred.
• Facilitate Engineering in implementing phased changes to BOM structure
• Creatively solve supply interruptions at the lowest possible cost
• Guide diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders with divergent goals to a sustainable consensus.
• Supplier negotiation to arrange efficient and cost-effective solutions to supply chain disruptions
• Present persuasive business cases and make financially sound decisions.
• Creation of project charters for projects that may exceed $10M over 5 years.
• Monitoring and auditing of inventory held at various global locations via monthly reports.
• Interaction with Engineering Manufacturing Spares Supplier Account Managers Product Line Managers Legal and Finance.
• Hold stakeholders accountable in a complex process while working to design and implement process improvements.
• Use of Excel pivot tables v-lookups and macros
• Must have experience in Mechanical/Electrical Commodity

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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.