NPI Strategic Sourcing Manager III

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring an NPI Strategic Sourcing Manager III in Santa Clara, CA. The role covers supply chain design and commercialization for new products, material cost management and program oversight, with travel of about 10% of the time.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a supply chain strategy from NPI to high volume that meets performance requirements.
• Negotiate with key suppliers for reliable, cost-effective supply of materials and components.
• Create process maps for complex long-lead components and implement mitigation strategies.
• Design dual sourcing strategies and identify and fix single points of failure in new product supply chains.
• Minimize total landed cost and improve material availability while meeting quality KPIs.
• Drive alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance and quality on insource/outsource decisions.
• Create and maintain material cost reduction roadmaps, lead supplier price negotiations and maintain cost apportionment models.
• Work with engineering and suppliers on DFM and DFC opportunities.
• Oversee end-to-end NPI development programs from the supply chain perspective, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence and quality control.
• Act as a resource for colleagues and a cross-functional link among matrixed stakeholders.

Required profile

• BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field; MS/MBA preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in semiconductor equipment development, fabrication and/or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in program management, supply chain management and business acumen.
• Knowledge of fabrication commodities and processes.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to negotiate and influence upper management and external organizations.
• Ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices.

What we offer

• Salary of $101,000 to $139,000.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.