Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst

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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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Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst

About Applied Materials:

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions. Our products are used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

As Applied Materials rapidly grows and scales we are committed to building the right infrastructure and providing consistent dependable support to our internal teams. In this role you will directly impact our ability to adapt innovate and lead enterprise enablement initiatives and will be a part of our mission to Make Possible.

About Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP):

Applied MaterialsGlobal Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) is a Global support organization that enables the procurement of the indirect goods services and contingent workforce required for Applied Materials to operate effectively and support its customers. As GSP we support stakeholders across the globe through Sourcing Contracting Category and Supplier Management Analytics and Procurement Operations. We influence spend across the following categories: IT Hardware Software and Telecommunications Consulting Professional Services Facilities Real Estate EPC Equipment and Equipment Maintenance as well as Contingent Workforce.

GSP is a dynamic and agile organization in the process of significant transformation and expansion. The Business Intelligence Analyst directly supports our growth and evolution into a strategic business-aligned enablement function. We are looking for passionate driven collaborative people who will be curious ask hard questions have a good eye for detail and challenge themselves and others to continuously improve.

About the Role:

As part of the GSP Analytics & AI Team you will support high-impact projects across GSP and with business partners across Applied Materials. Depending on business needs and the candidates strengths the role may focus on one or more of the following areas: data engineering advanced analytics and business solutions. The position plays a key role in improving data visibility enabling better decision-making and supporting transformation efforts across GSP.

1) Data Engineering

• Improve the quality completeness and usability of procurement data from systems such as SAP Fieldglass and ServiceNow.
• Use SQL and Python to identify data issues perform root-cause analysis and clean correct and transform data for reporting and downstream business processes.
• Perform data validation and remediation activities to ensure reporting outputs are accurate consistent and timely.
• Support data preparation and basic data modeling activities in Databricks.

2) Advanced Analytics

• Support selected AI/ML use cases through data preparation model evaluation testing and the translation of model outputs into business applications.
• Develop custom agents and workflow solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform.
• Participate in solution design testing and targeted development activities as needed.

3) Business Solutions

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand process pain points reporting needs and analytical requirements.
• Deliver actionable insights and practical solutions that create measurable value for the business..
• Recommend practical data reporting dashboard and other digital solutions aligned with business needs.
• Build and maintain dashboards reports and key metrics that support procurement operations and related business processes.
• Support end users in adopting reporting tools dashboards and selected self-service solutions.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer operational project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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Our ideal candidate will have:

• Education:Bachelors degree in Data Analytics Computer Science Information Systems Statistics or a related field; masters degree preferred.
• Professional Experience:4 - 7 years of relevant experience
• Strong proficiency in SQL Tableau and Excel; familiarity with other BI/reporting tools is a plus.
• Preferred experience using SQL and/or Python for data cleansing data quality improvement and preparing datasets for reporting and business analysis.
• Preferred familiarity with machine learning concepts and experience supporting the implementation or evaluation of AI/ML use cases.
• Preferred experience prototyping or building solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and/or the Microsoft Power Platform particularly Power Apps; familiarity with Power Automate is a plus.
• Preferred familiarity with AI-assisted tools that enhance coding scripting analysis or solution development productivity.
• Preferred experience partnering with procurement stakeholders or working within procurement organizations.
• Preferred knowledge of or experience in indirect procurement and core procurement processes (e.g. sourcing contracting and procure-to-pay).
• Preferred knowledge of accounting financial reporting and spend related finance concepts and/or hands-on experience with SAP FI (Financial Accounting).
• Eagerness to embrace new challenges and quickly learn concepts and technologies related to procurement analytics data modeling and applied AI solutions.
• Strong initiative and drive with the ability to work independently and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A team-oriented mindset and a strong willingness to collaborate and contribute to team success.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with data.
• Ability to navigate complex global corporate environments and collaborate across functions and time zones.
• A positive attitude and passion for our core mission of make possible.

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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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