Materials Project Management

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Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and commodity management activities for Power Distribution components across a broad portfolio of products.

• Manage supplier relationships for key commodities including circuit breakers relays cables and harnesses sheet metal and OEM components.

• Drive supplier negotiations to achieve cost quality delivery and performance objectives.

• Partner closely with Engineering Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain teams to support new and existing product requirements.

• Analyze complex multi-tiered Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify risks cost-saving opportunities and supply chain optimization strategies.

• Perform data-driven analysis to support sourcing decisions supplier performance management and commodity strategy development.

• Lead cross-functional projects involving supplier transitions cost reduction initiatives and capacity planning efforts.

• Monitor market trends supplier capabilities and industry developments to proactively address supply chain challenges.

• Develop and present business recommendations based on quantitative analysis and supply chain insights.

• Ensure continuity of supply across multiple product lines and support escalation management as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering Operations Management or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Proven experience in Commodity Management Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Management or Project Management within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of Power Distribution commodities including circuit breakers relays cables harnesses sheet metal and related components.

• Demonstrated success negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships.

• Experience working with complex multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess data and make informed recommendations.

• Advanced data analysis capabilities including experience using metrics and reporting tools to drive business decisions.

• Experience leading cross-functional projects and coordinating stakeholders across multiple organizations.

• Excellent communication presentation and influencing skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced highly matrixed environment.

• Strong business acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor high-tech manufacturing electronics or industrial equipment industries.

• Experience with supplier cost modeling spend analysis and commodity strategy development.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supply chain challenges across global supplier networks.

• Experience driving continuous improvement cost optimization and supplier performance initiatives.

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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 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.

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