Purchasing Manager

The role involves directing the activities of buyers and expediters to achieve company objectives. You will be responsible for evaluating vendor reliability and maintaining good working relationships with them. Approval of purchases up to a specified dollar amount will be within your purview. Developing policies and procedures for procurement operations will be a key responsibility. Monitoring cost, schedule, and performance aspects of major subcontracts is also part of the role. Coordination of purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to ensure inventory levels are maintained as per plans is essential. You will work on issues that require analysis of relevant factors. Assignments will be provided in the form of objectives with specific goals to be achieved. Recommendations for changes in unit policies may be necessary, with management reviewing work to assess goal achievement. Providing guidance to employees based on established policies and management directives is crucial. Ensuring compliance with company policies that impact subordinates is part of the role. Problem-solving will involve exercising judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate actions. Making erroneous decisions or failing to achieve results may lead to schedule delays. Interacting with others effectively to gain cooperation and presenting technical information related to projects or schedules will be necessary. Understanding and adhering to Applied Materials" global Standards of Business Conduct is mandatory. Demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting the company's core values is expected at all times. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree Skills: (Not specified) Certifications: (Not specified) Languages: (Not specified) Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years Work Experience: (Not specified) Additional Information: Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes,