Key Responsibilities:

Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategiesSupport business in spend management projects - driving savings, process effectiveness, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved visibility and control of expendituresNegotiates and manages supplier agreements which is the basis for all business relationships between Applied Materials and supplier.Support new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply basePartner with stakeholders to develop and execute on all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement within your commodity/categoryTake complete ownership of assigned suppliers & drives supplier in achieving quality, cost, delivery or lead-time targets, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.Conduct regular supplier QBR’s with key stakeholders for supplier performance reviews

Skills:

Strong negotiator and ability to read people quickly and adapt to complex situationsPresentation skills - Strong MS office – Excel, Word, Power Point,Strong communication skills – written & verbalExperience working in SAP ERP system is an added advantageAbility to read technical drawingsAbility to develop strong relationships in a matrixed organization to influence and drive change, partnership and collaborateCommunicate in a clear, concise and timely manner (both verbal and written) to operate and collaborate effectively.Experience working with people remotely and ability to leverage technology and influence appropriately in a remote and global working environment.Experience working on a global scale with a variety of cultures with sound knowledge of logistics & customs regulation (Import/export)Demonstrated ability and passion to solve problems with data driven, rigorous approach.Resourceful with a strong work ethics and excellent execution of projects and objectives.

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in any field of Engineering5+ years of Experience in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferredPractical experience working with BTP suppliers in any of the following: sheet metal fabrication, Machining, Plastics, cable & harness, Contract manufacturing, Advance materials5+ years of Leading commercial large scale negotiation with large scale suppliersPreferred experience working in start-up environment for establishing new supply chain ecosystems targeting domestic India marketProficiency working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of SAP & Ariba RFQ tool is added advantage

Requirements:

An Indian citizen with valid passport & ability to travel to Asia, Singapore, China & USAAbility to travel 10-20% of the work timeFlexibility to work from home/office environmentAs required Flexibility to work in multiple time zones to collaborate with teams across regions

Leadership

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Qualifications

Education:

Associate's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.