Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The company empowers its team to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology.

Requirements

• Initiating and managing RFQ, lead time, should cost (Cost estimation) request assigned by internal stakeholders.
• Utilizing existing supplier matrix for quoting, negotiating, and awarding business to suppliers.
• Driving dual sourcing to ensure supply continuity, understanding long-lead drivers, and developing lead time mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies/plans for NPI/Pilot projects.
• Supplier part qualification per inspection requirements for components identified as critical parts.
• Understanding multi-level BOM, reading drawings, special process/specifications, and communicating with suppliers.
• Identifying make vs. buy opportunities and driving alignment/decision with key stakeholders.
• Performing regular cost roll-up and analyzing cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost target.
• Resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted cost, creating and delivering presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.
• Developing supplier selection process for piece parts and outsourced modules/assemblies, identifying supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
• Ensuring smooth product transition from NPI to volume manufacturing.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing programs
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Generous Paid Time Off