About Applied

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 enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Our Team

About our team: This role will be supporting Commodity Business Management (CBM) for the Build To Print (BTP) commodity  for N. America and Asia.  This team, and this role is focused on sourcing machined components, plastic fabrication, cables, and sheet metal supporting spend in excess of $1B USD.   We have adjacent CBM groups that support other commodities such as OEM.   

Your Opportunity

This role will be supply chain management for one or more BTP (Build to print) fabrication suppliers supporting AMAT factory and spares operations.   This role will include supporting existing and developing green field supplier operations in  N. America, augmented by Asia suppliers.    This is a fast paced, dynamic role supporting a rapidly growing global semi-conductor industry.

Roles and Responsibility

·       Negotiates and manages supplier commercial agreements which is the basis for all business relationships between Applied Materials and supplier. 

·       For specific commodities: develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies as they support our internal customers.

·       Support business in spend management projects - driving savings, process effectiveness, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved visibility and control of expenditures 

·       Support new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base 

·       Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute on all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement within your commodity/category 

·       Take complete ownership of assigned suppliers & drives supplier in achieving quality, cost, delivery or lead-time targets, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain. 

·       Close interactions with RD&E teams to identify new capabilities needed and identify new suppliers to support these requirements 

·       Understands the use of competitive cost engineering  that allows for favorable negotiation with suppliers 

·       Conduct regular supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s) with key stakeholders for supplier performance reviews 

Our Ideal Candidate

·       Trusted partner that is able to clearly communicate to all levels of the organization, including regular executive updates.

·       Strong leader that is self-motivated, able to take broad ideas and develop plans and strategy to meet short term and long term objectives.

·       Able to analyze a problem or project, define the end state “definition of winning” and develop a plan to achieve this end state.

 

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s Degree in any field of Engineering 

·       Required: 3+ years of Experience in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain

·       Preferred: Project Management and/or relevant industry certification(s)

·       Practical experience working with Build to Print (BTP) suppliers in any of the following commodities: sheet metal fabrication, Machining, Plastics, cable & harness, Contract manufacturing, Advance materials 

·       Preferred: 4+ years of Leading commercial large scale negotiation with large scale suppliers 

·       Preferred experience working in start-up environment for establishing new supply chain ecosystems

·       Proficiency working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of SAP & Ariba RFQ tool is added advantage 

·       Ability to travel to Asia, Singapore, China & USA 

·       Ability to travel 35% of the work time 

·       Flexibility to work from home/office environment 

·       As required Flexibility to work in multiple time zones to collaborate with teams across regions 

·       Valid driving license 

 

Additional Qualifications:

·       Strong negotiator and ability to read people quickly and adapt to complex situations 

·       Presentation skills - Strong MS office – Excel, Word, Power Point,  

·       Strong communication skills – written & verbal 

·       Experience working in SAP ERP system is an added advantage 

·       Ability to read technical drawings 

·       Ability to develop strong relationships in a matrixed organization to influence and drive change, partnership and collaborate 

·       Communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner (both verbal and written) to operate and collaborate effectively. 

·       Experience working with people remotely and ability to leverage technology and influence appropriately in a remote and global working environment. 

·       Experience working on a global scale with a variety of cultures with sound knowledge of logistics & customs regulation (Import/export) 

·       Demonstrated ability and passion to solve problems with data driven, rigorous approach. 

·       Resourceful with a strong work ethics and excellent execution of projects and objectives. 

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.