Supplier Business Manager IV
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. Applied Materials is seeking an experienced supply chain professional for this individual contributor role. This role is at our Santa Clara, CA office and is not remote or hybrid.
Requirements
- Functional Knowledge: Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.
- Business Expertise: Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
- Leadership: May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
- Problem Solving: Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
- Impact: Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.
- Interpersonal Skills: Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
Responsibilities
- Project Management: Leads projects as assigned by the Supplier Account Manager (SAM) in execution of the TCQC Supplier strategy set by the SAM. Also, leads projects as assigned by the SAM in execution of the commodity strategy
- Tactical Resolution: Drives resolution to tactical supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time for assigned Supplier Site and key sub tiers
- Supplier Site Support: Provides tactical Procurement escalation support for assigned supplier site
- Cost: Supports commercial and technical cost reduction programs
- Capacity: Responsible for execution of Supplier Site capacity readiness programs
- Site Implementation: Executes key supplier continuous improvement resiliency plans initiatives set by the SAM (including but not limited to manufacturing automation, vertical integration, sub tier management, etc.).
Benefits
- You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers.
- We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
- At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
