Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage supplier assessment plans, schedules, and project deliverables.
Lead and conduct supplier change management assessments, including self-assessments, document reviews, risk evaluations, and onsite validations.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful planning and execution of supplier assessments.
Analyze supplier processes, identify risks and gaps, and recommend improvement opportunities.
Track and drive corrective actions through closure, ensuring accountability and sustainable implementation.
Prepare assessment reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and program metrics for key stakeholders.
Facilitate supplier and stakeholder reviews to communicate findings, progress, and risk mitigation plans.
Support development and maintenance of assessment methodologies, standards, training materials, and best practices.
Maintain assessment records, analytics, and reporting within enterprise systems and tools.
Serve as a focal point for supplier assessment activities and related escalations.
Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives that strengthen supplier change management capability and compliance.
Manage projects from planning through execution, coordinating resources, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, or related technical field.
7-10 years of experience in technical program management, supplier engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, operations, or related disciplines.
Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, compliance reviews, or process improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier management, change control, and risk management principles.
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Experience with project management and analytics tools such as JIRA, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment across multiple time zones.
Preferred Qualifications
Semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, or other advanced manufacturing industry experience.
Familiarity with supplier quality systems, PCN, ECN/ECO, CAPA, risk management, and change management processes.
Experience conducting supplier assessments, operational excellence reviews, process maturity evaluations, or supplier development programs.
PMP, Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO Internal/Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, CMQ/OE, CQE, or related certifications in auditing, business process excellence, and continuous improvement preferred.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 25% 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.
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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