Director, Advance Purchasing Programs

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

3d • $160,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Requirements

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices
• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions
• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy
• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
• Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business
• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of implementation and operations of Advance Purchasing Programs (APP) globally
• Responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to best practice policies and procedures. Develop, implement and manage best practice in support of APP initiatives.
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Develop, implement, track Materials Management metrics; perform root cause analysis and actions to improve any metric not meeting targeted goal
• Develops strategies to drive efficiency and effectiveness of Warehouse operations including inventory management/ staging and material handling processes, quality, and logistics. Develops operating guidelines, policies, and procedures for inventory and warehousing.
• Monitors overall inventory accuracy for all locations and develops action plans with direct reports to resolve issues and improve processes. Ensures that inventory controls are in place at all locations. Establishes inventory and warehousing performance measures
• Represents materials organization on corporate materials task force teams. Manages department budget, associated costs and resources. Participates as a member of the operations team in making cross-functional operational decisions. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Selects, evaluates and manages employees to ensure the efficient operations of the function.

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed