2 Applied Materials Strategic Sourcing Engineer Jobs

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

• Bachelors degree in engineering with minimum of 5+ 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 BOMs.
• 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.