Buyer III - (B3)

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: $78,000.00 - $107,500.00 Location: Austin, TX 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. 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. Key Responsibilities Lead purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Lead problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues. Develop methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Participate in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function. Manage activities of the purchasing group in the manager’s absence. Manage projects for purchasing; as required, monitor the cost, schedule and scope of assigned projects. Oversee workload distribution among Buyers; train and audit activities of lower level personnel. Functional Knowledge Demonstrate conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. Business Expertise Have knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; be aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Leadership Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Problem Solving Solve complex problems; take a new perspective on existing solutions; exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Impact Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; work within broad guidelines and policies. Interpersonal Skills Explain difficult or sensitive information; work to build consensus. Description In collaboration with teammates in OEM Obsolescence Purchasing and Engineering, the OEM Obsolescence Buyer will manage a set of long‑term projects toward successful implementation of replacement parts without disruption to the Applied Materials factory. In addition to 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. 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. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied Materials