Buyer

Company Overview

Applied Materials is a global frontrunner in materials engineering solutions essential to creating nearly every new semiconductor chip and advanced display globally. The company develops, manufactures, and services pioneering equipment vital for customers to fabricate chips and displays—the core components that power modern electronic devices. As a major contributor to worldwide electronics innovation, Applied Materials enables transformative technologies like AI and IoT.

Work Environment and Benefits

Positioned in Singapore, the role offers a collaborative and encouraging culture focused on continuous learning and career progression while embracing innovative problem-solving. Employees receive comprehensive support for wellbeing and professional development through various programs aimed at fostering growth and work-life balance.

Role Summary

The Buyer will procure materials, equipment, supplies, and services necessary for advanced manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams, demonstrating excellent organizational skills, handling inventory management, scheduling deliveries, engaging in supplier negotiations, and securing critical resources that transform innovative concepts into products for customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted supply chains to support manufacturing efficiency and quality by managing pull-in and push-out requests based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to resolve supply chain issues in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supplier account management.
• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure acquisitions are cost-effective while balancing quality, reliability, and urgency.
• Drive initiatives to reduce inventory levels and eliminate excess and obsolete stock.
• Coordinate assigned purchasing projects, managing costs, timelines, and scopes.
• Handle sensitive and complex information shared with suppliers and internal partners carefully.
• Contribute to enhancing purchasing processes and serve as a trainer for department procurement protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two to four years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience.
• Strong conceptual and practical knowledge in their domain with foundational understanding of related functions.
• Awareness of industry best practices and competitive landscape.
• Demonstrates leadership by mentoring colleagues and managing small-scale projects with manageable risks.
• Skilled at solving complex problems using diverse information sources and applying sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate sensitive or complex information effectively and foster consensus.

Additional Details

• Position Type: Full-time
• Employment: New college graduate level
• Business travel requires up to 10% travel time.
• Relocation support available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Materials provides equal employment opportunities irrespective of race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran or military status, or any legally protected characteristic.