In collaboration with teammates in OEM Obsolescence Purchasing and Engineering, the OEM Obsolescence Buyer will manage a set of long-term projects towards successful implementation of replacement parts without disruption to the Applied Materials factory.

　　In addition to the regular purchasing skills, this position requires the following abilities:

　　Management of a high-mix project portfolio in a complex environment

　　Supply chain analysis using internal databases and conversations with external stakeholders

　　Facilitate Engineering in implementing phased changes to BOM structure

　　Creatively solve supply interruptions at the lowest possible cost

　　Guide diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders with divergent goals to a sustainable consensus.

　　Supplier negotiation to arrange efficient and cost effective solutions to supply chain disruptions

　　Present persuasive business cases and make financially sound decisions

　　Creation of project charters for projects that may exceed $10M over 5 years

　　Monitoring and auditing of inventory held at various global locations via monthly reports

　　Interaction with Engineering, Manufacturing, Spares, Commodity Business Managers, Product Line Managers, Legal, and Finance.

　　Hold stakeholders accountable in a complex process while working to design and implement process improvements

　　Use of Excel pivot tables and v-lookups

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Skills:

　　Certifications:

　　Languages:

　　Years of Experience:

　　1 - 2 Years

　　Work Experience:

　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Yes, 10% of the Time

　　Relocation Eligible:

　　Yes

　　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.