**Key Responsibilities** + Supplier Selection Process/develops a supply base that provides a competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology. + Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides a competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology. + Performing quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action. + Performing the supplier technical audit process and evaluating supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier. + Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products for system improvements, increased product reliability and mitigated risk. + Support product development and improvement teams for qualified suppliers and product reliability. **Functional Knowledge** + Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. **Business Expertise** + Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. **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:** Bachelor's Degree **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** English (Required), Japanese (Required) **Years of Experience:** 4 - 7 Years **Work Experience:** **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 20% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** No 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.