Key Responsibilities
- Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
- Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with NPI build-to-print suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
- Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
- Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
- Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
- Develops suppliers for quick-turn program requirements
- Approves/final authority, delivers and manages Supplier Performance Improvement Plans.
- Drives formal supplier performance reviews.
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Functional Knowledge
- Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field.
- Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.
Business Expertise
- Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements.
Leadership
- Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution.
Problem Solving
- Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
Impact
- Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines.
Interpersonal Skills
- Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
U.S. Salary Range:
$156,000.00 - $234,000.00
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. 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.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.