Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

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: $64,000.00 - $88,000.00

Location:

Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA

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. 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.

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.

• Ensure supply continuity to enable manufacturing with speed and quality.
• Follow‑up on orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.
• Adhere to standard purchasing business processes.
• Proactively drive and ensure timely delivery/shipment of parts from supplier to Applied factories, including resolution of shipment/receiving and billing issues with supplier.
• Partner with suppliers on demand/supply collaboration.
• Execute and manage pull‑ins/push‑outs with suppliers to meet MRP demand.
• Drive inventory and E&Z reduction efforts.
• Negotiate and execute purchase and RFQ to drive the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
• Drive problem resolution for supply issues with key stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, Program Managers) with support from Managers.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1‑2 years of related experience.

• A solid understanding of the industry’s key business drivers.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills to explain complex information to others.

• Time Type:
  Full time.
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular.
• Travel:
  Relocation Eligible:
  No.

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. Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.