Amat
About Amat
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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Strategic Buyer – Mechanical Components & Assemblies to manage the procurement of high-precision mechanical components and assemblies for both R&D projects and industrialization. This role plays a critical part in building a resilient supply chain and ensuring supplier readiness for high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage series and project procurement of mechanical parts with complex surface finishing requirements
- Secure holistic Supply Chain readiness for HVM by developing a robust and resilient supply chain ecosystem during the R&D and NPI phases of product development
- Play a pivotal role in key SCM KPI deliverables, including RFQ-to-Procure-to-Pay cycle management, On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance, and supply chain financial management (costing/pricing)
- Support strategic supplier management: identifying new suppliers, qualifying, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting key performance indicators
- Take full commercial responsibility for selected suppliers after onboarding
- Negotiate framework agreements for serial deliveries and new projects in coordination with purchasing interfaces
- Develop and implement process improvements and innovative supply chain strategies
- Operate as a key supplier liaison, ensuring effective Supplier Relationship Management and acting as the first level of escalation
- Assist with order processing and serve as a point of contact for operational purchasing
- Collaborate with planning, logistics, and production teams to optimize operational resources
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Industrial Engineering or a technical qualification
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