Manager, NPI Strategic Sourcing Management

About the Company

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 exciting technologies 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.

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Pay

$138,000.00 - $190,000.00

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 3-5 Materials Project Managers (MPM)
• Evaluate employee performance and provide recommendations for promotions and merit increases
• Serve as a cross-functional link; maintain open communication among matrixed stakeholders
• Influence others across a matrix of functions throughout the program/project
• Ensure key supply chain metrics are met for all programs across business units
• Drive alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and quality on key insource/outsource decisions
• Lead MPMs to coordinate product development process deliverables through a matrix organization of engineers, commodity business managers, buyers, planners, and production control
• Supervise MPMs to create, release, and update new project materials strategy
• Guide MPMs in supplier price and delivery negotiations; lead “high-stakes” negotiations
• Ensure new products meet material cost targets and Gross Margin targets; facilitate and maintain Cost Apportionment Models
• Guide program team to identify cost reduction opportunities through design, content reduction/should cost, and commercial means; ensure timely implementation
• Supervise supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts
• Supervise MPMs to understand drivers for long lead material and develop mitigation strategies
• Develop and execute dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk of new products prior to commercialization
• Negotiate exclusivity agreements for differentiated products
• Oversee commercialization (transition) of materials plan
• Act as a point of escalation to mediate and resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups; escalate issues to Commodity Business Managers/Heads when necessary
• Present new product sourcing strategies to GM, COO, and Commodity Heads

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

• Leads functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities, and allocates resources

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational, and organizational problems

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
• Influences others internally and externally, including senior management

Qualifications

• 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 Undergraduate or Master’s Degree must be Engineering-related

Schedule

• Full time
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Benefits

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. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.