Job Description
Key Responsibilities Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies. Negotiates and 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. Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base. Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain. Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities. Approves/final authority, delivers and manages Supplier Performance Improvement Plans. Drives formal supplier performance reviews. Functional Knowledge Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field. Business Expertise Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business Leadership Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership. Problem Solving Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions. Impact Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products. Interpersonal Skills Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions.
