Sourcing Specialist – CapEx

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.

Salary: $ – $

Location:

Austin, TX;
Chandler, AZ;
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. 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.

• Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness during later stages of completion.
• Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
• Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.
• Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.
• Effectively works with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program.
• Spearheads research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, ability to distinguish between colors, and ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, as well as the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

The Sourcing Specialist – Cap Ex, Equipment is a senior individual contributor responsible for executing mid‑complexity (Tier
2) and select low‑complexity…