Applied Materials Buyer - DMR 

Singapore, Singapore 

9659927

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal departments - including Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistic, Finance, and Purchasing - and with external suppliers to ensure timely process of all DMR (Discrepant Material Report) and RTV (Return To Vendor) meeting goals.
• Lead/Drive problem resolution for disposition conflict between AMAT and suppliers.
• Regular follow-up and expedites with suppliers on open PO and repair progress.
• Coordination of all on-site and off-site scrap disposition
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function.
• Assists or participates with the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings. Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers.
• Manages activities of the DMR purchasing group in the manager’s absence. Manages projects for purchasing; as required, monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned projects. Oversees workload distribution among Buyers; trains and audits activities of lower-level personnel.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus