NPI Strategic Sourcing Manager 5 (NPI SSM 5)

Applied Materials\u2019 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 Sourcing Manager will be working on products for one of Applied\u2019 s largest Business Units and a leader in the industry for over two decades \u2013 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\u2019s commodity strategies and protecting Applied\u2019s IP.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupply Chain Design \u0026 Commercialization\n\n * Develops and implements effective supply chain strategy from NPI to High Volume that meets performance requirements.\n * Collaborates and negotiates with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components.\n * Coordinates product development process deliverables through a matrix organization of engineers, commodity business managers, buyers, planners, and production control. \n * Creates process maps for critical/complex long lead components; collaborates to implement mitigation strategies\n * Develops and executes dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk of new products prior to commercialization\n * Identifies single points of failure in new product supply chain design, establishes and implements strategies to mitigate them\n * Designs supply chain to minimize total landed cost and improve material availability\n * Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance \u0026 quality on key insource/outsource decisions\n * Presents new product sourcing strategies to executive management\n\n\n\nProduct Material Cost Management\n\n * Creates and maintains material cost reduction roadmaps\n * Leads supplier price negotiations to achieve material cost targets and product\u2019s Gross Margin targets; facilitates and maintains Cost Apportionment Models\n * Collaborates with engineering and suppliers to identify and implement DFM, DFC opportunities\n * Facilitates and maintains Cost Apportionment Models\n\n\n\nProgram Management\n\n * Oversees and manages end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI development programs from Supply Chain perspective.\n * Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle.\n * Identifies and resolves potential complications/ risks jeopardizing the program\u2019s targets. Provide fact-based containment options and/ or sustainable solution scenarios to executive stakeholders.\n\n\n\nLeadership\n\n * Drive R\u0026D initiatives to support engineering in exploration of emerging technologies and materials for potential integration into semiconductor equipment\n * Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to elevate team capability\n * Serves as a cross-functional link and maintains open communication among matrixed stakeholders\n\n\n\nFunctional Knowledge\n\n * Proven expertise in program management, supply chain management, and business acumen\n * Extensive knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes\n * Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\n\n\n\nBusiness Expertise\n\n * Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions\n * Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services\n\n\n\nProblem Solving\n\n * Leads others to solve complex problems and associated risks; uses structured approach and analytics to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions\n\n\n\nInterpersonal Skills\n\n * Communicates efficiently difficult concepts, negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience \n\n\n\nQualifications\n\n * Education: MS in Industrial Engineering or MBA with a BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical field preferred\n * Minimum of 15+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment development, fabrication and Supply Chain management\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n7 - 10 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Standard)\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$141,000.00 - $193,500.00\n\nThe 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. \n\nFor 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.\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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. \n