Job Description

Level/Grade: M2 General Profile: Supervises the daily activities of administrative, technical or operations support teams (jobs that typically fall on the C, O or T band). Sets priorities for completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from m perform the work supervised. Competencies: Buyer - Supplier Monitoring (2 - Working Experience); Buyer - Supplier Capacity (2 - Working Experience); Supplier Capability (2 - Working Experience Quotes (RFQs) (3 - Extensive Experience); Shortage Management (2 - Working Experience); Buyer - Material Cost Management (PPV) (2 - Working Experience); Prob Experience); Allocation Management (2 - Working Experience); PO Management (3 - Extensive Experience); Material Plan (MRP) Execution (2 - Working Experience); Experience); Excess And Zero Demand (E&Z) Inventory (2 - Working Experience); Exception Handling (3 - Extensive Experience); Dispute Management (3 - Extensive Working Experience); Change Control (3 - Extensive Experience); Buyer - Supplier Selection (3 - Extensive Experience); Buyer - Supplier Relationship Management (2 Buyer - Supplier Problem Resolution (2 - Working Experience); Buyer - Supplier Negotiations (2 - Working Experience) Key Responsibilities 1. Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives. 2. Responsible for the evaluation of vendor reliability; oversees the surveying of vendors to maintain adequate working relationship. 3. Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount. 4. Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities. 5. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels. 6. Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts. 7. Provide couching and mentoring to employees at all level Functional Knowledge Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families. Business Expertise Applies understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency of own team Leadership Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines Problem Solving Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems Impact Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the business unit, department or sub-function Interpersonal Skills Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues May be required to interact with outside customers, vendors or suppliers Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrate ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values. Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 2 - 4 Years

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

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Additional Information

Travel:

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:

No

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