NPI and HVM Buyer

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Location:
Rehovot,ISR

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Buyer, you'll be responsible for purchasing the materials, supplies, machinery, and services that equip our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You'll collaborate across teams and showcase your organization and strategic planning skills to monitor inventory, manage delivery scheduling, negotiate with suppliers, and procure essential items that transform possibilities into realities for our customers and teams.

Job Description

• Manage orders and quotation requests by choosing vendors suited to technology and production needs.
• Negotiate prices with vendors to ensure technical and competitive value.
• Lead coordination meetings with suppliers and R&D Module owners to align design, manufacturability, and schedules.
• Join R&D technical meetings to select suppliers based on technology, capacity, cost, and lead time.

• Oversee supplier operations (Forecast, POs, FGIs, ECOs, obsolescence, MRP, transitions, repairs, service agreements, OTD).
• Coordinate purchasing with planning and engineering to maintain target inventory levels.
• Lead supplier quality with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Ensure timely material delivery.
• Address issues in material accounting and receiving.
• Advise management on supplier status, action plans, and long-term concerns.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electronics Engineering or Practical Mechanical / Electronics Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years' experience in Purchasing, preferably within high-tech or capital equipment sectors.
• 7+ years' Mechanical Engineering experience as an R&D designer or NPI engineer, ideally in high-tech or capital equipment industries.
• Service- oriented, experienced with suppliers and internal customers
• Independent, team player with high negotiation skills
• High level English (writing, speaking and reading)
• High presentation skills
• Program management experience
• Commercial orientation
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Great interpersonal skills