Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies
Support business in spend management projects - driving savings, process effectiveness, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved visibility and control of expenditures
Negotiates and manages supplier agreements which is the basis for all business relationships between Applied Materials and supplier.
Support new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base
Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute on all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement within your commodity/category
Take complete ownership of assigned suppliers & drives supplier in achieving quality, cost, delivery or lead-time targets, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
Conduct regular supplier QBR’s with key stakeholders for supplier performance reviews
Skills:
Strong negotiator and ability to read people quickly and adapt to complex situations
Presentation skills - Strong MS office – Excel, Word, Power Point,
Strong communication skills – written & verbal
Experience working in SAP ERP system is an added advantage
Ability to read technical drawings
Ability to develop strong relationships in a matrixed organization to influence and drive change, partnership and collaborate
Communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner (both verbal and written) to operate and collaborate effectively.
Experience working with people remotely and ability to leverage technology and influence appropriately in a remote and global working environment.
Experience working on a global scale with a variety of cultures with sound knowledge of logistics & customs regulation (Import/export)
Demonstrated ability and passion to solve problems with data driven, rigorous approach.
Resourceful with a strong work ethics and excellent execution of projects and objectives.
Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in any field of Engineering
5+ years of Experience in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred
Practical experience working with BTP suppliers in any of the following: sheet metal fabrication, Machining, Plastics, cable & harness, Contract manufacturing, Advance materials
5+ years of Leading commercial large scale negotiation with large scale suppliers
Preferred experience working in start-up environment for establishing new supply chain ecosystems targeting domestic India market
Proficiency working with Excel, Word, PowerPointskills. Knowledgeof SAP & Ariba RFQ tool is added advantage
Requirements:
An Indian citizen with valid passport & ability to travel to Asia, Singapore, China & USA
Ability to travel 10-20% of the work time
Flexibility to work from home/office environment
As required Flexibility to work in multiple time zones to collaborate with teams across regions
Leadership
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Problem Solving
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Impact
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
Interpersonal Skills
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.