Applied Materials Strategic Buyer m/w/d - semiconductor industry 

Germany, Bavaria 

846715292

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 , includingRFQ-to-Procure-to-Paycycle 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