Director, Commodity Business Manager (M6)

Company: Applied Materials
Location: Yakima
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description**Key Responsibilities****Materials Program Management**+ Works with cross functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, services) to manage supply chain related aspects of the program through various phases of product development (sourcing map, dual sourcing, IP protection, contracts, onboarding suppliers etc).+ Work with BU operations and marketing teams to align on product forecast and material spend forecast+ Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis.+ Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.+ Works with product development and manufacturing engineering teams to stay aligned and manage all volume transition related issues and challenges+ Works with services/spares organization on securing products residual value**Supplier and Commodity Management**+ Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers. Manage supplier capacity ramps as required per forecast+ Supplier price and delivery negotiations; Manage supplier cost reduction roadmap+ Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost)**Strategic Sourcing**+ Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.+ Assists and/or leads in developing supplier and commodity road maps**Functional Knowledge**+ Basic understanding of fiber optics components and experience working with laser vendors.+ Experience with low volume, high complexity PCBs would be a plus+ Knowledge of basic mechanical design would be a plus**Business Expertise**+ Basic understanding of the Display Market and Display Equipment vendors+ Basic understanding of contract negotiations**Problem Solving**+ Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions**Interpersonal Skills**+ Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view**Education**+ Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or sciences such as Electrical Engineering/Physics Preferred+ Advanced Degree in Management preferred+ 15+ Years of Experience**Location**+ Prefer CA, or someone willing to work in the PST zone.Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. #LI**Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor's Degree**Skills****Certifications:****Languages:****Years of Experience:**15+ Years**Work Experience:****Additional Information****Travel:**Yes, 20% of the Time**Relocation Eligible:**NoApplied 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.

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