NPI Supply Chain Expert

Job Description \u2013 \n\nApplied Materials\u2019 Global Supply Chain organization is offering a career\u2011growth opportunity for an experienced Senior Supply Chain expert. This role involves structuring and managing high\u2011complexity NPI sourcing programs within one of Applied\u2019s business units (HI), with a specific focus on new product introduction.\n\nIn this senior position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to program management on building the right supply chain for leading\u2011edge technology programs, leading commercial negotiations for high\u2011value assemblies, and creating a dedicated supply chain strategy roadmap for the HI business unit.\n\nThis includes working closely with engineering teams and Applied\u2019s global commodity managers to develop the HI supply chain strategy and to enable the BU\u2019s technology roadmap. The goal of this senior leader is to ensure that speed\u2011to\u2011market, cost\u2011effectiveness, lead time, scalability, and resilience targets are achieved.\n\nThis position offers a vibrant, collaborative, and challenging environment with visibility to senior management within Applied Materials.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nTechnical Knowledge and Leadership\n\n * 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.\n * Mentor team members by sharing knowledge and best practices to elevate the overall functional capabilities of the team.\n * Collaborate across the matrix organization and influence decisions affecting sourcing strategy, supply chain risk, and material cost.\n\n\n\nSupply Chain\n\n * Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies\u2014from NPI through High Volume\u2014that meet performance requirements and enable the Business Unit\u2019s product strategy.\n * Lead high\u2011value, complex negotiations with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost\u2011effective supply of materials and components.\n * Collaborate with supplier account managers, suppliers, and BU engineering teams to support supplier technology\u2011roadmap alignment and collaboration.\n * Establish supply chain solutions for high\u2011end technology projects, leading the engagement from concept to first customer shipments.\n\n\n\nProgram Management\n\n * Participate in early PDP gate discussions and lead efforts from a materials\u2011management perspective.\n * Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle.\n * Identify and resolve potential risks or complications early, preventing impacts to program targets. Provide fact\u2011based containment options and sustainable solution scenarios to executive stakeholders.\n * Apply broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across the business unit, department, and sub\u2011functions.\n\n\n\nInterpersonal Skills\n\n * Demonstrate a strategic mindset focused on achieving goals and objectives, consistently creating a positive impact on the department, business unit, or sub\u2011function.\n * Effectively convey complex ideas and concepts (problem statements, \u201ctelling the story\u201d), with strong negotiation and influencing skills when engaging senior executives and external stakeholders, while remaining sensitive to audience nuances.\n * Foster and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, emphasizing long\u2011term partnerships and collaboration.\n\n\n\nKey Requirements\n\n * Proven expertise in program management, supply chain management, and strong business acumen.\n * Extensive knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes.\n * Deep knowledge of supply chain disciplines including, but not limited to: supply chain strategy development, supplier relationship management, make\u2011vs\u2011buy analysis, cost analysis, lead\u2011time reduction, risk analysis, and capacity analysis.\n * Extensive operational and manufacturing management experience is a strong advantage.\n * Demonstrated experience in cost negotiation and driving cost\u2011reduction plans.\n * Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross\u2011functional teams.\n * Experience working in\u2014and leading teams within\u2014an NPI environment.\n * Minimum of 15 years of supply chain experience.\n\n\n\nQualifications\n\n * Education: Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree and MBA are preferred.\n * Minimum of 10 years of progressive 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\n10 - 15 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\nNone\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