About the role
Who We Are
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 world's technology.
What We Offer
Salary
$184,000.00 - $253,000.00
Location
Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA
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
Provides leadership, direction and strategy development and makes final administrative or operational decisions within level of authority. Ensure group's activities role model safe behavior, follow proper protocol and procedures, including core values.
Lead cross functional teams to support supplier engineering objectives and ensure sourcing decision is consistent with overall strategy.
Set and drive clear goals for cost savings, value creation and vendor performance in context of business unit operating plan.
Maintain effective relationships with key internal customers and support organizations. Work with cross functional departments, to develop cost reduction and avoidance initiatives and supply base improvement projects (Maintain Key Relationships).
Utilize deep understanding of industry, supplier dynamics and market trends to determine sources of leverage. Evaluate, qualify, & select suppliers. Understand framework and help executing to AOP.
Maintain continuous awareness of ongoing vendor performance in assigned commodity/service areas. For all high impact vendors, participate in scorecard development, quarterly business reviews for assigned vendors
Participate in problem resolution/escalation arising from vendor performance issues for assigned commodities and services.
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment
Business Expertise
Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition
Leadership
Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives
Problem Solving
Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions
Impact
Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function
Interpersonal Skills
Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues
The position requires an understanding of Applied Material's global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Should Hold a Mechanical,, Electrical , Industrial or Systems Engineering Degree and have 15 years of experience ideally in Semiconductor industry.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.