Key Responsibilities

1. Develop suppliers to meet special capabilities, processes, capacity and quality.  Support Quality Improvement work assistance via Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events and auditing suppliers.  
2. Meet key performance measures within the organization in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.  Determine and maintain the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budgetary planning and ensure launch dates and cost reduction targets are met.
3. Meet key performance measures within the organization in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.  Determine and maintain the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budgetary planning and ensure launch dates and cost reduction targets are met.
4. Provide direction in developing employee base and driving improvements within key functions in area of responsibility.
5. Maintain effective relationships with key internal customers and support organizations.  Work with cross functional departments, to develop cost reduction and avoidance initiatives and supply base improvement projects
6. Perform quantitative, statistical, and risk analyses to determine the direct and indirect costs. Follow Six Sigma and continuous improvement processes to improve departmental performance on an on-going basis.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems 

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives

• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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