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Applied Materials Strategic Sourcing Engineer 
India, Karnataka 
763303681

31.07.2024

Primary Responsibility

  • Responsible for initiating and managing RFQ, lead time, should cost (Cost estimation) request assigned by internal stakeholders.
  • Able to utilize existing supplier matrix for quoting, negotiate and award business to supplier.
  • Drive dual sourcing to ensure supply continuity, understand long-lead drivers and develop lead time mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies/ plans for NPI/ Pilot projects.
  • Responsible for supplier part qualification per inspection requirements for components identified as critical parts.
  • Ability to understand multi-level BOM, read drawings, special process/ specifications and communicate with suppliers.
  • Identify make vs. buy opportunities and drive alignment/decision with key stakeholders
  • Using software tools, perform regular cost roll-up and analyze cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost target.
  • Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted cost, create and deliver presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.
  • Develop supplier selection process for piece parts and outsourced modules/ assemblies, identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
  • Ensure smooth product transition from NPI to volume manufacturing.

Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Preferably Electrical or Electronics) with minimum of 5 years of experience into sourcing, program management and supplier management.
  • Must haveElectrical/Electronicscommodity experience


Job Specific skills/Knowledge (Mandatory)

  • Should have prior sourcing, negotiation, dual sourcing, and supplier management experience.
  • Proficient with MS Office. Excel is a must
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods & commodities as related to product and cost structure.
  • Ability to read and interpret BOM’s.
  • Must be self-starter and be able to operate independent of day-to-day supervision.
  • Excellent people and presentation skills.

Other Skills (Good to have)

  • Knowledge of SAP MM Module.
  • Costing experience : needs to understand various cost models (E.g., Outsourced assembly/ module), mark-up, margins etc.
  • Have worked with cross functional team on New product / Design change projects.
  • Able to interpret drawings. Using 3D modelling and PLM software.
  • Have worked with global suppliers .
Bachelor's Degree

2 - 4 Years

Full time

Assignee / Regular