Key Responsibilities

　　Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM)< $5M. 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.

　　Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Interfaces with Accounting and Receiving to resolve problems.

　　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 purchasing business processes.

　　Reviews MRP on a regular basis; executes and cancels pull ins, push outs and planner orders as prioritized.

　　Functional Knowledge

　　Demonstrates conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline Business Expertise

　　Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience Leadership

　　No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for developing technical contributionProblem Solving

　　Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgmentsImpact

　　Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlinesInterpersonal Skills

　　Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understandingQualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Skills:

　　Certifications:

　　Languages:

　　Years of Experience:

　　Up to 1 Year

　　Work Experience:

　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Relocation Eligible:

　　No

　　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.