Director, Advance Purchasing Programs

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, crucial for new semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The equipment we create and service is essential for advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth, empowering our team to push boundaries and drive innovative solutions. We are committed to employee health and well-being, providing programs for personal and professional growth.

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.
• Demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of implementation and operations of Advance Purchasing Programs (APP) globally.
• Establishing and ensuring adherence to best practice policies and procedures.
• Developing, implementing, and managing best practices in support of APP initiatives.
• Establishing and implementing methods and best practices related to systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Developing, implementing, and tracking Materials Management metrics; performing root cause analysis and actions to improve any metric not meeting targeted goals.
• Developing strategies to drive efficiency and effectiveness of Warehouse operations, including inventory management/staging, material handling processes, quality, and logistics.
• Developing operating guidelines, policies, and procedures for inventory and warehousing.
• Monitoring overall inventory accuracy for all locations and developing action plans with direct reports to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensuring that inventory controls are in place at all locations.
• Establishing inventory and warehousing performance measures.
• Representing the materials organization on corporate materials task force teams.
• Managing department budget, associated costs, and resources.
• Participating as a member of the operations team in making cross-functional operational decisions.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Selecting, evaluating, and managing employees to ensure the efficient operations of the function.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

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