Supplier Business Management

Key Responsibilities Project Management:  Leads projects as assigned by the Supplier Account Manager (SAM) in execution of the TCQC Supplier strategy set by the SAM.  Also, leads projects as assigned by the SAM in execution of the commodity strategy

Tactical Resolution:  Drives resolution to tactical supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time for assigned Supplier Site and key sub tiers

Supplier Site Support:  Provides tactical Procurement escalation support for assigned supplier site

Cost:  Supports commercial and technical cost reduction programs

Capacity:  Responsible for execution of Supplier Site capacity readiness programs

Site Implementation:  Executes key supplier continuous improvement resliliency plans initiatives set by the SAM (including but not limited to manufacturing automation, vertical integration, sub tier management, etc.).  

Functional Knowledge Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.

Leadership Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.

Problem Solving Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.

Impact Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives.

Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function.

Interpersonal Skills Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally.

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.