Buyer
Pubblicato il 18-10-2026 - Applied Materials in Venezia
Overview
In this role you will ensure a stable supply of materials and services for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. You will collaborate across cross-functional teams to optimize inventory, drive cost competitiveness, and manage supplier performance. You will lead sourcing activities, support NPI and high-volume manufacturing programs, and mitigate supply risks. This is a hands-on role in a global, supply-chain driven environment with meaningful impact on production and delivery timelines.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- premio eligibility
- stock award program
Responsabilità
- Ensure continuity of supply while meeting quality, delivery, and cost objectives
- Manage purchase orders, supplier deliveries, and resolve invoicing issues
- Drive supplier performance for on-time delivery and quality
- Collaborate on demand and supply planning, including pull-in/push-out execution
- Lead inventory optimization, including E&O; reduction
- Lead RFQ activities and sourcing strategies for cost, lead time, and risk balance
- Support commercial negotiations with suppliers to improve cost and timing
- Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Program Management to resolve supply chain challenges
Requisiti fondamentali
- 5+ years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Supplier Management
- Experience managing suppliers in a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Independent self-starter who collaborates cross-functionally
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to discuss and explain opinions in English clearly
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
- Knowledge of Build-to-Print components and precision manufacturing processes
- Experience sourcing electromechanical products (controllers, robots, sensors, actuators, electronic assemblies)
- SAP knowledge and ERP procurement systems experience
- strong