Manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
Engages new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
Support resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time.
Functional Knowledge
Good manufacturing process knowledge on precision parts and assemblies with hands on experience.
Familiarity with business and supply chain development is preferred
Business Expertise
Experience in Strategic sourcing, Cost negotiation and financial analysis
Good knowledge and experience of Contract management principle and legal compliance.
Strong Problem solving skill and ability to think critically in complex situations
Leadership
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrate leadership and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
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.