**Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.** Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. Inside our company, we apply the idea of make possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow. **Job Profile Summary** Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. **Key Responsibilities** Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase. manage strategic suppliers w/> $10M and suppliers w/ filed activities. Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials. Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows standard purchasing business processes. Coordinates/drives purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues. Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Assists or participates with the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function. Reviews MRP on a regular basis. Executes and cancels pull ins, push outs and planned orders as prioritized. Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management. Reviews and ensures actions per disposition of ECOs on a world wide basis. Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis. Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory. Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues. Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings. Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers. Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts. **Education & Experience:** **Master's degree in Supply Chain or relevant field** **0 - 1 years of relevant experience** **Functional Knowledge** + Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities **Business Expertise** + Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work **Leadership** + No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members **Problem Solving** + Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents **Impact** + Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies **Interpersonal Skills** + Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations **Qualifications** **Education:** Master's Degree (Required) **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** **Years of Experience:** Up to 1 Year **Work Experience:** **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** New College Grad **Travel:** Yes, 10% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** Yes **U.S. Salary Range:** $64,000.00 - $88,000.00 The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.