Technical Commodity Business Management V (B5) Semi, Cleaning , Coating Exp. Required

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 192,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a candidate in California to develop and implement commodity strategies. The role involves managing supplier agreements and resolving supply chain issues while ensuring alignment with business processes.

Qualified applicants will have a deep understanding of their field and excellent problem-solving skills. The position is full-time, supports career growth, and offers relocation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Negotiates and manages agreements with suppliers.
• Engages with the PLC process for commodity strategies.
• Directs new supplier introduction and disengagement.
• Drives resolution to supply chain issues.
• Develops and presents cost reduction opportunities.
• Manages Supplier Performance Improvement Plans.
• Drives formal supplier performance reviews.

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

• Salary: $140,000.00 - $192,500.00
• Location: Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Learn more about our benefits.

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

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field.
• Demonstrates in‑depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements.

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution.

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.