Manager, NPI Strategic Sourcing Management
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. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics preferred) or MBA, with 7+ years of experience; 2 of which in a supervisor role
- Either Undergrad or Master’s Degree must be Engineering related
Responsibilities
- Has direct supervisory responsibility of 3-5 Materials Project Managers (MPM)
- Evaluates employee performance and provides recommendations for promotions and merit increases
- Serves as a cross-functional link; maintain open communication among matrixed stakeholders
- Influences others across a matrix of functions throughout the program/project
- Ensures that key supply chain metrices are met for all programs across the business units
- Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance & quality on key insource/outsource decisions
- Leads MPMs to coordinates product development process deliverables through a matrix organization of engineers, commodity business managers, buyers, planners, and production control.
- Supervises MPMs to create, release and update new project materials strategy
- Guides MPMs in supplier price and delivery negotiations; leads “high-stakes” negotiations
- Ensures that new products are meeting material cost targets and Gross Margin targets; facilitate and maintain Cost Apportionment Models
- Guides program team to identify cost reduction opportunities through design, content reduction/should cost and commercial means; ensures timely implementation of such opportunities
- Supervises supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts
- Supervises MPMs to understand drivers for long lead material and develop mitigation strategies
- Develops and executes dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk of new products prior to commercialization
- Negotiates exclusivity agreements for differentiated products
- Oversees commercialization (transition) of materials plan
- Is a point of escalation to mediate and resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups; escalate issues to Commodity Business Managers/Heads when necessary.
- Presents new product sourcing strategies to GM, COO & Commodity Heads
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
