Forms Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control. Collaborates with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements.
Under some supervision, creates, releases and updates new project materials strategy.
Sourcing: Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary. Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
Materials: Coordinates activities around source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with appropriate team members.
Executes commercialization (transition) materials plan).
Manages materials change control process. Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators . Tracks total landed costs targets.
Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups. Escalate issues to Commodity Business Managers when necessary.
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Business Expertise
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Leadership
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Problem Solving
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impact
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
Strong project management skills with a proven ability to drive material cost reduction initiatives.
Excellent data analytics skills to identify cost-saving opportunities and support decision-making.
Effective cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders across the ETCH business unit.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a results-oriented mindset.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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