Buyer – Procurement for Manufacturing

About the role

As a Buyer at Applied Materials you will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, machinery and services for state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure supply continuity for both New Product Introduction and High Volume Manufacturing programs.

Key responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders, monitor supplier deliveries and resolve invoicing issues while ensuring compliance with purchasing processes.
• Drive supplier performance, negotiate contracts and support cost‑competitiveness across a global supply base.
• Partner with suppliers on demand‑supply planning, inventory optimisation and excess/obsolete inventory reduction.
• Lead RFQ activities, execute sourcing strategies and collaborate with engineering, planning and quality teams to resolve supply chain challenges.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier‑management capabilities, able to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to discuss topics in simple English.

Required skills

• SAP and ERP procurement systems
• Knowledge of Build‑to‑Print components, CNC‑machined parts and precision manufacturing processes
• Experience sourcing electromechanical products such as controllers, robots, sensors and actuators

What we offer

• Competitive salary range €44,800 – €61,600 per year
• Location in Treviso, Italy
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for learning, development and career growth