Buyer IIl (B3)

Source and purchase materials, supplies, machinery, and services to support Applied Materials’ manufacturing facilities. Negotiate pricing and purchase terms, issue RFQs, evaluate proposals, place and manage purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to recommend suppliers, maintain inventory at planned levels, monitor MRP, and resolve receiving and material-related issues. Contribute to supplier strategy, cost-reduction feedback, and procurement process simplification.