Sr Director, Supplier Engineering & Quality

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Sr Director, Supplier Engineering & Quality. The role leads supplier engineering objectives, sets goals for cost savings and vendor performance, and works with cross-functional teams and key internal customers. It is based in Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA, full time, with travel of about 25% of the time and relocation eligibility.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and strategy development, and make final administrative or operational decisions within the level of authority.
• Ensure the group's activities model safe behavior and follow proper protocols and procedures.
• Lead cross-functional teams to support supplier engineering objectives and ensure sourcing decisions align with overall strategy.
• Set and drive clear goals for cost savings, value creation and vendor performance within the business unit operating plan.
• Maintain relationships with key internal customers and support organizations, and work with cross-functional departments on cost reduction and supply base improvement projects.
• Evaluate, qualify and select suppliers, and maintain awareness of ongoing vendor performance; take part in scorecard development and quarterly business reviews for high-impact vendors.
• Take part in resolving and escalating vendor performance issues.

Required profile

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Systems Engineering.
• 15 years of experience, ideally in the semiconductor industry.
• Broad understanding of systems, theories and practices and of the changing business environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the segment, function, business and commercial aspects of the role.
• Ability to lead a business unit or department through multiple levels of managers and to influence and negotiate at the top executive level.
• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with them.

What we offer

• Salary of $184,000 to $253,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award program.
• Supportive work culture encouraging learning and career growth.