Director, NPI Strategic Sourcing Management

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. They design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables exciting technologies like AI and IoT. The company offers a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth, empowering its team to push boundaries and drive innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a management role in a high-tech industry
• Extensive knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes
• Broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices
• Broad industry and commercial awareness
• Ability to lead through subordinate managers of managers
• Ability to execute segment/functional business plans and contribute to the development of segment/functional strategy
• Ability to direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
• Ability to impact results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitate the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business
• Ability to negotiate and influence the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations, exercising sensitivity to the audience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• MS in Industrial Engineering or MBA
• Experience with commercializing New Products in Semiconductor Capital Equipment

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers resilient supply chain strategies for its new products and transitions to HVM
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle
• Collaborates and negotiates with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components
• Anticipates single points of failure and develops sustainable mitigation strategies
• Delivers supply chain solutions to minimize total landed cost and improve material availability
• Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance & quality on key insource/outsource decisions
• Delivers cost performance that meets gross margin targets
• Drive R&D initiatives to support engineering in exploration of emerging technologies and materials for potential integration into semiconductor equipment
• Cultivates an environment of technology enablement through early collaboration and engagement with key suppliers
• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance
• Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Communicates efficiently at the senior executive levels; negotiates and influences the opinions of others

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus program
• Participation in a stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees