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Applied Materials, Inc.

Buyer III - (B3)

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What they do

A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.

$58,833 / year median in Texas

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Role Responsibilities:
  • Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality. Execute and manage pull-ins/push-outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand
  • Lead cross-functional team to drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers, Supplier Account Management)
  • Drive purchasing activities to execute purchase at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
  • Lead inventory and E&Z reduction efforts
  • Manage and lead assigned Purchasing Projects (i.e. Manage cost, schedule, and scope as required)
  • Manage complex and sensitive information with supplier leadership team and internal stakeholders
  • Contribute to purchasing process improvement within the team and Act as trainer for department purchasing activities
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4-7 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, competition in the marketplace
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects and build consensus, as needed ## Qualifications ###
Education:
Bachelor's Degree ### Skills ###
Certifications:
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Languages:
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Years of Experience:
2 - 4 Years ###
Work Experience:
## Additional Information ### ###
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America) ### ###
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time ### ###
Relocation Eligible:
No ###
Referral Payment Plan:
None Salary Range:
$78,000.00 - $107,500.00 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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance