Applied Materials · 1 day ago
Job Posting Title NPI Buyer III - (B3)
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $123K/yrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce chips and advanced displays. The NPI Buyer III will be responsible for tactical procurement support to R&D teams, managing prototype procurement, and ensuring timely delivery of materials while collaborating across various teams.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Process RFQ for new prototype materials for supplier competitive bidding, analyzes quotes, challenges bid performance, negotiates prices and delivery, procures custom and OEM materials at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Responsible for sourcing with the right supplier for the right parts with the best lead times and driving the supplier to fulfill OTD requirements
Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, expedite deliveries, and maintains necessary supporting documents for all orders issuing and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials. Supplier accountability management of open orders
Follows standard purchasing business processes with minor supervision
Leas problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve procurement issues among suppliers, business managers and engineering
Pull and read part specifications and engineering drawings for sourcing determination. Utilize knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers
Qualification
Required
Experience in procurement and supply chain operations, particularly in a fast-paced environment
Ability to process RFQs for new prototype materials and analyze quotes
Strong negotiation skills for prices and delivery with suppliers
Experience in sourcing custom and OEM materials
Ability to follow up on orders and verify delivery
Experience in managing supplier accountability and open orders
Knowledge of standard purchasing business processes
Ability to lead problem resolution for material-related accounting and receiving issues
Experience in leading cross-functional teams to resolve procurement issues
Ability to read part specifications and engineering drawings
Demonstrated conceptual knowledge in procurement discipline
Understanding of key business drivers
Ability to solve complex procurement problems
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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