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 â 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 â 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.Â
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Role Responsibilities:
Daily Supplier Engagement: Maintain ongoing communication and relationship management with all Tool Kit Management (TKM) suppliers located in the U.S. and Japan to ensure alignment on operational priorities and performance expectations.
Operational Huddle Leadership: Drive attendance, participation, and followâthrough on action items from daily Operations Huddle meetings.
Supplier Meeting Management: Lead and facilitate recurring supplier meetings on a weekly, biâweekly, and monthly cadence to track progress, address challenges, and reinforce objectives.
Supplier Performance Oversight: Manage suppliers and purchasing agents to ensure delivery on operational objectives, KPIs, and quality standards.
RVN Resolution: Address and resolve RVNs to support timely kit and assembly receipt at the Top-off depot.
Quality Support: Participate in and support adâhoc supplier quality discussions to address nonconformances and continuous improvement opportunities.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Interface with Logistics, Field Service Organization, Quality and TKM Operations teams to identify and resolve SN-related issues impacting supply chain flow.
TKM Objective Alignment: Support TKM goals related to Turnaround Time (TaT), root cause investigations, and corrective action execution.
Training & Vendor Support: Provide multiâvendor training and ongoing support to suppliers to strengthen operational consistency and process adherence.
CrossâTeam Liaison: Serve as a key liaison between suppliers and internal support organizations and other cross-functional teams
Qualifications:
7â10 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field.
Bachelorâs degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience managing domestic and international suppliers, preferably within a technical or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of supply chain operations, including purchasing processes, inventory management, and logistics coordination.
Demonstrated ability to drive supplier performance, conduct business reviews, and enforce accountability to meet KPIs.
Experience resolving RVNs, quality issues, NCRs, or similar rootâcauseâdriven supplier challenges.
Ability to lead cross-functional discussions and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering teams.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationshipâbuilding skills.
Strong problem-solving capability with a track record of driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard procurement tools; experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple suppliers, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Relocation Eligible:
NoApplied 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.
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