NPI Strategic Sourcing Manager IV (NPI SSM IV)

About the role

The Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager will be working on products for one of Applied Materials' largest Business Units – Etch Products. They will collaborate with cross functional teams and lead initiatives to enable diverse aspects of designing supply chains for New Products from rapid prototyping to commercialization.

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.
• Collaborates with engineering and suppliers to identify and implement DFM, DFC opportunities.
• Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance & quality on key insource/outsource decisions.
• Presents new product sourcing strategies to executive management.
• Creates and maintains material cost reduction roadmaps.
• Oversees and manages end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI development programs from Supply Chain perspective.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications/ risks jeopardizing the program's targets. Provide fact-based containment options and/or sustainable solution scenarios to executive stakeholders.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: BS or MS in Industrial Engineering or MBA with a BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in semiconductor equipment development, fabrication and Supply Chain management