Manager, NPI Strategic Sourcing Management

Who We Are

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. 

What We Offer

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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. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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. Learn more about our benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

• Has direct supervisory responsibility of 3-5 Materials Project Managers (MPM)
• Evaluates employee performance and provides recommendations for promotions and merit increases
• Serves as a cross-functional link; maintain open communication among matrixed stakeholders
• Influences others across a matrix of functions throughout the program/project
• Ensures that key supply chain metrices are met for all programs across the business units  
• Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance & quality on key insource/outsource decisions
• Leads MPMs to coordinates product development process deliverables through a matrix organization of engineers, commodity business managers, buyers, planners, and production control.  
• Supervises MPMs to create, release and update new project materials strategy
• Guides MPMs in supplier price and delivery negotiations; leads “high-stakes” negotiations
• Ensures that new products are meeting material cost targets and Gross Margin targets; facilitate and maintain Cost Apportionment Models
• Guides program team to identify cost reduction opportunities through design, content reduction/should cost and commercial means; ensures timely implementation of such opportunities
• Supervises supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts  
• Supervises MPMs to understand drivers for long lead material and develop mitigation strategies
• Develops and executes dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk of new products prior to commercialization
• Negotiates exclusivity agreements for differentiated products
• Oversees commercialization (transition) of materials plan
• Is a point of escalation to mediate and resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups; escalate issues to Commodity Business Managers/Heads when necessary.
• Presents new product sourcing strategies to GM, COO & 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

Education & Experience

• 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 Undergrad or Master’s Degree must be Engineering related

Additional Information

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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 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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.