Strategic Supplier & Projects Manager

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

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Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a procurement/supply chain professional to lead supplier-related projects and resolve tactical issues across sites, with travel up to 20%. You will drive cost reduction programs and support capacity readiness while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic supplier management, and continuous improvement in a global manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Leads AGS projects as assigned by the Supplier Account Manager (SAM) in execution of the TCQC Supplier strategy set by the SAM.
• Tactical Resolution: Drives resolution to tactical supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time for assigned Supplier Site and key sub tiers
• Supplier Site Support: Provides tactical Procurement escalation support for assigned supplier site
• Cost: Supports commercial and technical cost reduction programs
• Capacity: Responsible for execution of Supplier Site capacity readiness programs
• Functional Knowledge: Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Business Expertise: Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• 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.

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a procurement/supply chain professional to lead supplier-related projects and resolve tactical issues across sites, with travel up to 20%. You will drive cost reduction programs and support capacity readiness while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic supplier management, and continuous improvement in a global manufacturing environment.