NPI Strategic Sourcing Manager IV; NPI SSM IV

Applied Materials – Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager

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.

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $ – $

• Develop and implement effective supply chain strategy from NPI to high volume that meets performance requirements.
• Collaborate and negotiate with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost‑effective supply of materials and components.
• Coordinate product development process deliverables through a matrix organization of engineers, commodity business managers, buyers, planners, and production control.
• Create process maps for critical/complex long‑lead components and collaborate to implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and execute dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk of new products prior to commercialization.
• Identify single points of failure in new product supply chain design, establish and implement mitigation strategies.
• Design supply chain to minimize total landed cost and improve material availability.
• Drive alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and quality on key insource/outsource decisions.
• Present new product sourcing strategies to executive management.

• Create and maintain material cost reduction roadmaps.
• Lead supplier price negotiations to achieve material cost targets and products’ gross margin targets; facilitate and maintain cost apportionment models.
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to identify and implement DFM, DFC opportunities.
• Facilitate and maintain cost apportionment models.

• Oversee and manage end‑to‑end semiconductor equipment NPI development programs from the supply chain perspective.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve potential complications/risks jeopardizing the program’s targets.
• Provide fact‑based containment options and/or sustainable solution scenarios to executive stakeholders.

• Drive R&D initiatives to support engineering in exploration of emerging technologies and materials for potential integration into semiconductor equipment.
• Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to elevate team capability.
• Serve as a cross‑functional link and maintain open communication among matrixed stakeholders.

• Proven expertise in program management, supply chain management, and business acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub‑functions.
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

• Leads others to solve complex problems and associated risks; uses structured approach and analytics to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

• Communicates efficiently difficult concepts, negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience.

• Education:
  
  BS or MS in Industrial Engineering or MBA with a BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in semiconductor equipment development, fabrication and supply chain management.

• Time type:
  Full time
• Employee type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation eligible:
  No

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.