NPI Strategic Sourcing Manager III (NPI SSM III)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, essential for new semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The company creates and services equipment crucial for advancing AI and next-generation semiconductor chips. This role is within the Global Supply Chain, focusing on the design and commercialization of Supply Chains for New Products, specifically for the Etch Business Unit. The Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage supply chains from rapid prototyping to commercialization, aiming to achieve material cost targets, eliminate single points of failure, and ensure supply continuity through dual sourcing, all while adhering to commodity strategies and protecting intellectual property.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in semiconductor equipment development, fabrication and/ or Supply Chain management.
• Proven experience in program management, supply chain management, and business acumen.
• Knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Business Expertise: Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions.
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services based on existing solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Communicates efficiently difficult concepts, negotiates and influences the opinions of upper management and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience.

Nice To Haves

• MS/ MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements effective supply chain strategy from NPI to High Volume that meets performance requirements.
• Collaborates and negotiates with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
• Coordinates product development process deliverables through a matrix organization of engineers, supplier account managers, buyers, planners, and production control.
• Creates process maps for critical/complex long lead components; collaborates to implement mitigation strategies.
• Develops and executes dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk of new products prior to commercialization.
• Identifies single points of failure in new product supply chain design, establishes and implements strategies to mitigate them.
• Designs supply chain to minimize total landed cost, improve material availability, while meeting quality KPIs.
• Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance & quality on key insource/outsource decisions.
• Presents new product sourcing strategies to management.
• Creates and maintains material cost reduction roadmaps.
• Leads supplier price negotiations to achieve material cost targets and product’s Gross Margin targets; facilitates and maintains Cost Apportionment Models.
• Collaborates with engineering and suppliers to identify and implement DFM, DFC opportunities.
• Facilitates and maintains Cost Apportionment Models.
• Oversees and manages end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI development programs from Supply Chain perspective.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications/ risks jeopardizing the program’s targets.
• Provide fact-based containment options and/ or sustainable solution scenarios to executive stakeholders.
• Support R&D initiatives with engineering in exploration of emerging technologies and materials for potential integration into semiconductor equipment.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; uses structured approach and analytics to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
• Serves as a cross-functional link and maintains open communication among matrixed stakeholders.

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, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior