Buyer Singapore,SGP Materials Posted 8 hours ago

**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**Location:Singapore,SGPYou’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.

Visit our Careers website to learn more.At Applied Materials, 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 .**Key Responsibilities*** Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.* Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers.

Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.

Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.

Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate.

Follows standard purchasing business processes.* Reviews MRP on a regular basis.

Execute and cancel pull ins, push outs and planned orders as prioritized.

Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management.

Review and ensure actions per disposition of ECOs on a worldwide basis.* Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.

Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues* Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function.

Participates in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.* Manages activities of the purchasing group in the manager’s absence.

Manages projects for purchasing; as required, monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned projects.

Oversees workload distribution among Buyers, trains and audits activities of lower-level personnel.* Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis.

Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory.

Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues.* Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings.

Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers.

Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.**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 time**Employee Type:**Assignee / Regular**Travel:**Yes, 10% of the Time**Relocation Eligible:**NoApplied 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.Top skillsSupply ChainPurchasingSupply Chain MetricsSupply Chain SoftwareProcurement ProcessPurchasing Software
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