Senior NPI Supply Chain Expert B5

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Applied Materials Global Supply Chain organization is offering a careergrowth opportunity for an experienced Senior Supply Chain expert. This role involves structuring and managing highcomplexity NPI sourcing programs within one of Applieds business units (HI) with a specific focus on new product introduction.

  In this senior position you will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to program management on building the right supply chain for leadingedge technology programs leading commercial negotiations for highvalue assemblies and creating a dedicated supply chain strategy roadmap for the HI business unit.

  This includes working closely with engineering teams and Applieds global commodity managers to develop the HI supply chain strategy and to enable the BUs technology roadmap. The goal of this senior leader is to ensure that speedtomarket costeffectiveness lead time scalability and resilience targets are achieved.

  This position offers a vibrant collaborative and challenging environment with visibility to senior management within Applied Materials.

  Key Responsibilities

  Technical Knowledge and Leadership

• Lead technical discussions to solve complex problems and associated risks; use a structured approach and advanced analytical thinking to exercise sound judgment and identify innovative solutions.

• Mentor team members by sharing knowledge and best practices to elevate the overall functional capabilities of the team.

• Collaborate across the matrix organization and influence decisions affecting sourcing strategy supply chain risk and material cost.

• Supply Chain

• Develop and implement effective supply chain strategiesfrom NPI through High Volumethat meet performance requirements and enable the Business Units product strategy.

• Lead highvalue complex negotiations with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and costeffective supply of materials and components.

• Collaborate with supplier account managers suppliers and BU engineering teams to support supplier technologyroadmap alignment and collaboration.

• Establish supply chain solutions for highend technology projects leading the engagement from concept to first customer shipments.

• Program Management

• Participate in early PDP gate discussions and lead efforts from a materialsmanagement perspective.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery budget adherence and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle.

• Identify and resolve potential risks or complications early preventing impacts to program targets. Provide factbased containment options and sustainable solution scenarios to executive stakeholders.

• Apply broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across the business unit department and subfunctions.

• Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrate a strategic mindset focused on achieving goals and objectives consistently creating a positive impact on the department business unit or subfunction.

• Effectively convey complex ideas and concepts (problem statements telling the story) with strong negotiation and influencing skills when engaging senior executives and external stakeholders while remaining sensitive to audience nuances.

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with suppliers emphasizing longterm partnerships and collaboration.

• Key Requirements

• Proven expertise in program management supply chain management and strong business acumen.

• Extensive knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes.

• Deep knowledge of supply chain disciplines including but not limited to: supply chain strategy development supplier relationship management makevsbuy analysis cost analysis leadtime reduction risk analysis and capacity analysis.

• Extensive operational and manufacturing management experience is a strong advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in cost negotiation and driving costreduction plans.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across crossfunctional teams.

• Experience working inand leading teams withinan NPI environment.

• Minimum of 15 years of supply chain experience.

• Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree and MBA are preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in semiconductor equipment development fabrication and supply chain management.

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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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