Strategic Sourcing Engineer - MPM

2 Months ago • 6 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Engineer at Applied Materials will be responsible for initiating and managing RFQ, lead time, and cost estimation requests. They will negotiate and award business to suppliers, drive dual sourcing for supply continuity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies. The engineer will also be responsible for supplier part qualification, understanding BOMs, and analyzing cost performance to achieve product cost targets. They must identify make vs. buy opportunities, resolve cost discrepancies, and develop supplier selection processes. The role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing, program management, and supplier management.
Must have:
  • Sourcing, negotiation, dual sourcing, and supplier management experience.
  • Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities.
  • Ability to read and interpret BOMs.
  • Ability to operate independently with excellent people and presentation skills.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of SAP MM Module.
  • Costing experience: understanding cost models, mark-up, and margins.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to interpret drawings using 3D modeling and PLM software.
  • Experience working with global suppliers.
Perks:
  • Benefits and wellness programs for you and your family.
  • Supportive work culture that encourages learning and growth.
  • Opportunity to push boundaries and drive innovative solutions.

Job Details

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 – 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 – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Location:

Bangalore,IND

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits

You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.

Introduction

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The NPI MPM is responsible for sourcing of newly designed products, setting up strategies for cost reduction, supply continuity and sourcing decisions. 

Primary Responsibility

  • Responsible for initiating and managing RFQ, lead time, should cost (Cost estimation) request assigned by internal stakeholders.
  • Able to utilize existing supplier matrix for quoting, negotiate and award business to supplier.
  • Drive dual sourcing to ensure supply continuity, understand long-lead drivers and develop lead time mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies/ plans for NPI/ Pilot projects.
  • Responsible for supplier part qualification per inspection requirements for components identified as critical parts.
  • Ability to understand multi-level BOM, read drawings, special process/ specifications and communicate with suppliers.
  • Identify make vs. buy opportunities and drive alignment/decision with key stakeholders
  • Using software tools, perform regular cost roll-up and analyze cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost target.
  • Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted cost, create and deliver presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.
  • Develop supplier selection process for piece parts and outsourced modules/ assemblies, identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
  • Ensure smooth product transition from NPI to volume manufacturing.

Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or Electronics) with minimum of 6 years of experience into sourcing, program management and supplier management.
  • Must have Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics commodity experience

Job Specific skills/Knowledge (Mandatory)

  • Should have prior sourcing, negotiation, dual sourcing, and supplier management experience.
  • Proficient with MS Office. Excel is a must
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods & commodities as related to product and cost structure.
  • Ability to read and interpret BOM’s.
  • Must be self-starter and be able to operate independent of day-to-day supervision.
  • Excellent people and presentation skills.

Other Skills (Good to have)

  • Knowledge of SAP MM Module.
  • Costing experience: needs to understand various cost models (E.g., Outsourced assembly/ module), mark-up, margins etc.
  • Have worked with cross functional team on New product / Design change projects.
  • Able to interpret drawings. Using 3D modelling and PLM software.
  • Have worked with global suppliers.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied 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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