Commodity Business Manager - Lab Consulting & Services

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

Salary:

$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

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.

Summary:

The Commodity Business Business Manager (CBM), Lab Consulting & Services, is the driving force behind strategic sourcing initiatives for Labs , Testing, Metrology, R&D and Engineering. The CBM will collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement objectives with business requirements, mitigating risks and fostering supplier innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Develops, aligns and implements category strategies for Services in Labs, Testing, Metrology, R&D, Engineering and other related functions.

Builds strong relationships with stakeholders and acts as trusted advisor, understanding their requirements and translating them into effective sourcing solutions.

Conducts market research, benchmarking and analyze trends, risks and economic conditions that impacts pricing and availability.

Leads end-to-end RFx process including information gathering, preparation, issuance, evaluation, negotiation, supplier selection and contracting, in collaboration with stakeholders.

Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base including pricing, terms and conditions to ensure optimal value.

Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.

Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers to ensure performance, quality and delivery standards.

Manages supplier performance metrics and implements corrective actions as needed through SLA's and KPI's.

Extract data from tools, track, analyze and report spend, savings, supplier optimization, spend under contract, managed spend and other procurement KPI's.

Proactively identify opportunities that improve quality, delivery, service and costs.

Presents data-driven cost reduction recommendations to influence decisions on supplier selection, cost savings and risk mitigation.

Ensures compliance with regulations, laws and company policies and standards.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in Procurement of Services for Labs, Testing, Metrology, R&D and Engineering
• Experience in MRO a plus

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships and influences data-driven decisions

Leadership

• May lead projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 
• Proactively develops and presents opportunities that can improve efficiency, quality, delivery, service and reduce costs

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Use tools including Sievo, Tableau, Ariba and Excel to extract and analyze data, t