POSITION

　　Applied Materials, Inc.

　　Global Logistics & Packaging Supplier Management

　　Commodity Business Manager

　　SUMMARY ROLE/RESPONSBILITY

　　This role requires a broad level of experience and understanding of strategic supply chain management, 3rd party logistics, warehousing best practices, transportation management, crating/packaging, contract management, reverse logistics, service parts logistics, and key supplier relationship management.

　　This role reports directly to the Director, Global Logistics & Packaging Supplier Management and will be responsible for:

　　Overall

　　Ensure Cross Business Unit Collaboration

　　Maintain Industry Awareness

　　Develop Commodity & Supplier Strategy

　　Own Supplier Relationship Ownership

　　Own Supplier Capability Assessment

　　Sourcing

　　Adhere to the Logistics Sourcing Policy

　　Manage Sourcing Board Commitment Authority Process

　　RFx Planning/Process

　　Lead Sourcing Event Teams

　　Conduct Supplier Negotiations

　　Manage Contracts/Rates Optimization & Management

　　Conduct Tactical Transportation Procurement (Spot Buy)

　　Perform / Support Global Rate Structures & Bid Analytics

　　Supplier Management

　　Standardize measurement of SLAs from contracts

　　Define a globally uniform reporting standard

　　Host Supplier Management Cadence meetings

　　Track performance management

　　Identify performance deficiencies

　　Identify nonconformance in execution

　　Collaborate internally and externally to correct performance deficiencies and nonconformance

　　Success in this role requires the ability to effectively partner and directly (or indirectly) lead within a matrix, multi-site, global, cross functional team consisting of representatives from operations, engineering, manufacturing, legal, finance, and other internal organizations, and all levels and functions within the commodity supply base.

　　Key requirements to ensure success in the role include specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and truckload), warehousing, crating and packaging, and other related logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain. This role requires research, analysis and understanding of the supply market drivers for each of the above commodities. In addition, it requires the ability to assess and anticipate sources of supply/capacity risk before they become reality, and to prepare recommendations to mitigate such risks.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience

　　Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in evaluating and managing new and existing suppliers with a high degree of supply chain industry experience, either through operational responsibility, consulting or sourcing.

　　Experience delivering results within a global organization and has a comprehensive understanding of the domestic and international supply chain for transportation, warehousing, and crating/packaging operations.

　　Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

　　Knowledge

　　General knowledge of supply chain management, commodity management, procurement, materials management, contracting, manufacturing processes, business/finance, knowledge of commodity and an understanding of commodity strategies.

　　Specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic Transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and truckload), Warehousing, Crating & Packaging, and other related Logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain

　　Skills

　　Requires strong commercial negotiation, project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management and time management.

　　Requires excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly.

　　Proven financial and business acumen are paramount and must ensure the Global Fulfillment and Logistics organization remains a market leader by staying abreast of industry trends through participation in industry and trade associations.

　　Requires proficiency with MS office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visio, etc.)

　　Education

　　BA/BS business, engineering, logistics, or other related field is required

　　MBA preferred

　　Certification by NAPM and/or APICS preferred

　　Other

　　Ability to travel domestically and internationally required.Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Associate's Degree

　　Skills:

　　Certifications:

　　Languages:

　　Years of Experience:

　　4 - 7 Years

　　Work Experience:

　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Yes, 25% 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.