Key Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.  Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis.  Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.Participates in Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables with team members (buyers, planners, production control).Supports the creation, releases, and updates to new project materials strategy.Participates in commercialization (transition) materials plan. Participates in the material change control change process. Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary.  Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers.  Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts.  Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.  Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues.  Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI).  Tracks total landed costs targets.Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.  Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.  Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.Under direct supervision, mediate and partner in the resolution of supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents 

Impact

Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$88,000.00 - $121,000.00

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 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.