NPI Strategic Sourcing Manager III (NPI SSM III)

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Applied Materials’ Global Supply Chain, has a career growing opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead design and commercialization of Supply Chains for New Products.  The Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager will be working on products for one of Applied’s largest Business Units – Etch.  They will collaborate with cross functional teams and lead initiatives to enable diverse aspects of designing supply chains for New Products from rapid prototyping to commercialization.  The individual will be responsible to achieve material cost targets, eliminate supply chain single points of failure, and dual source for supply continuity reasons, while staying within the guidelines of Applied’s commodity strategies and protecting Applied’s IP.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Design & Commercialization

• Develops and implements effective supply chain strategy from NPI to High Volume that meets performance requirements.
• Collaborates and negotiates with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
• Coordinates product development process deliverables through a matrix organization of engineers, supplier account managers, buyers, planners, and production control.  
• Creates process maps for critical/complex long lead components; collaborates to implement mitigation strategies
• Develops and executes dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk of new products prior to commercialization
• Identifies single points of failure in new product supply chain design, establishes and implements strategies to mitigate them
• Designs supply chain to minimize total landed cost, improve material availability, while meeting quality KPIs
• Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance & quality on key insource/outsource decisions
• Presents new product sourcing strategies to management

Product Material Cost Management

• Creates and maintains material cost reduction roadmaps
• Leads supplier price negotiations to achieve material cost targets and product’s Gross Margin targets; facilitates and maintains Cost Apportionment Models
• Collaborates with engineering and suppliers to identify and implement DFM, DFC opportunities
• Facilitates and maintains Cost Apportionment Models

Program Management

• Oversees and manages end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI development programs from Supply Chain perspective.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications/ risks jeopardizing the program’s targets. Provide fact-based containment options and/ or sustainable solution scenarios to executive stakeholders.

Leadership/ Problem Solving

• Support R&D initiatives with engineering in exploration of emerging technologies and materials for potential integration into semiconductor equipment
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; uses structured approach and analytics to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Serves as a cross-functional link and maintains open communication among matrixed stakeholders

Functional Knowledge

• Proven experience in program management, supply chain management, and business acumen
• Knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services based on existing solutions.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates efficiently difficult concepts, negotiates and influences the opinions of upper management and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience 

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field. MS/ MBA preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in semiconductor equipment development, fabrication and/ or 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 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.

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