Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions. Our products are used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. As Applied Materials rapidly grows and scales, we are committed to building the right infrastructure and providing consistent dependable support to our internal teams. In this role, you will directly impact our ability to adapt, innovate, and lead enterprise enablement initiatives and will be a part of our mission to “Make Possible.”

About Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP): Applied Materials Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) is a Global support organization that enables the procurement of the indirect goods, services, and contingent workforce required for Applied Materials to operate effectively and support its customers. As GSP, we support stakeholders across the globe through Sourcing, Contracting, Category and Supplier Management, Analytics, and Procurement Operations. We influence spend across the following categories: IT Hardware, Software and Telecommunications, Consulting, Professional Services, Facilities, Real Estate, EPC, Equipment and Equipment Maintenance as well as Contingent Workforce. GSP is a dynamic and agile organization in the process of significant transformation and expansion. The Business Intelligence Analyst directly supports our growth and evolution into a strategic business-aligned enablement function. We are looking for passionate, driven, collaborative people who will be curious, ask hard questions, have a good eye for detail, and challenge themselves and others to continuously improve.

About the Role: As part of the GSP Analytics & AI Team, you will support high-impact projects across GSP and with business partners across Applied Materials. Depending on business needs and the candidate’s strengths, the role may focus on one or more of the following areas: data engineering, advanced analytics and business solutions. The position plays a key role in improving data visibility, enabling better decision-making, and supporting transformation efforts across GSP.

1) Data Engineering
Improve the quality, completeness, and usability of procurement data from systems such as SAP, Fieldglass, and ServiceNow. Use SQL and Python to identify data issues, perform root-cause analysis, and clean, correct, and transform data for reporting and downstream business processes. Perform data validation and remediation activities to ensure reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and timely. Support data preparation and basic data modeling activities in Databricks.

2) Advanced Analytics
Support selected AI/ML use cases through data preparation, model evaluation, testing, and the translation of model outputs into business applications. Develop custom agents and workflow solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform. Participate in solution design, testing, and targeted development activities as needed.

3) Business Solutions
Partner with business stakeholders to understand process pain points, reporting needs, and analytical requirements. Deliver actionable insights and practical solutions that create measurable value for the business.. Recommend practical data, reporting, dashboard, and other digital solutions aligned with business needs. Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and key metrics that support procurement operations and related business processes. Support end users in adopting reporting tools, dashboards, and selected self-service solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field
• 4 - 7 years of relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and Excel
• Familiarity with other BI/reporting tools is a plus.
• Preferred experience using SQL and/or Python for data cleansing, data quality improvement, and preparing datasets for reporting and business analysis.
• Preferred familiarity with machine learning concepts and experience supporting the implementation or evaluation of AI/ML use cases.
• Preferred experience prototyping or building solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and/or the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power Apps; familiarity with Power Automate is a plus.
• Preferred familiarity with AI-assisted tools that enhance coding, scripting, analysis, or solution development productivity.
• Preferred experience partnering with procurement stakeholders or working within procurement organizations.
• Preferred knowledge of or experience in indirect procurement and core procurement processes (e.g., sourcing, contracting, and procure-to-pay).
• Preferred knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and spend related finance concepts, and/or hands-on experience with SAP FI (Financial Accounting).
• Eagerness to embrace new challenges and quickly learn concepts and technologies related to procurement analytics, data modeling, and applied AI solutions.
• Strong initiative and drive, with the ability to work independently and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A team-oriented mindset and a strong willingness to collaborate and contribute to team success.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with data.
• Ability to navigate complex global corporate environments and collaborate across functions and time zones.
• A positive attitude and passion for our core mission of “make possible”.

Nice To Haves

• master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Improve the quality, completeness, and usability of procurement data from systems such as SAP, Fieldglass, and ServiceNow.
• Use SQL and Python to identify data issues, perform root-cause analysis, and clean, correct, and transform data for reporting and downstream business processes.
• Perform data validation and remediation activities to ensure reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and timely.
• Support data preparation and basic data modeling activities in Databricks.
• Support selected AI/ML use cases through data preparation, model evaluation, testing, and the translation of model outputs into business applications.
• Develop custom agents and workflow solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform.
• Participate in solution design, testing, and targeted development activities as needed.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand process pain points, reporting needs, and analytical requirements.
• Deliver actionable insights and practical solutions that create measurable value for the business.
• Recommend practical data, reporting, dashboard, and other digital solutions aligned with business needs.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and key metrics that support procurement operations and related business processes.
• Support end users in adopting reporting tools, dashboards, and selected self-service solutions.

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