Senior Supply Chain Commodity Manager (m/f/d)

at  Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world market leader for special systems and manufacturing processes in semiconductor, electronics and display technology. We not only provide the technology that powers nearly every new chip and advanced display in the world, but also our innovations shape the technology of the future. ~33,000 employees worldwide work in research and development, production, sales, and service.
Our subsidiary, Integrated Circuit Testing GmbH (ICT GmbH), with ~160 employees, develops and produces electron microscopes, the heart of our machines, which monitor processes in semiconductor production and classify the smallest defects on wafers. To meet the rapidly increasing demand from our customers in the semiconductor industry, our location near Munich, Germany is constantly growing.
To strengthen our Materials and Supply Chain team, managed by Applied Materials Israel, we are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Commodity Manager (m/f/d), who will support and collaborate between Applied Materials Israel and Applied Materials (ICT GmbH) in Heimstetten, near Munich.

QUALIFICATION:

• University degree in Engineering or related field of studies (second degree in Business Administration is an advantage)
• Relevant technological knowledge (Mechanical Engineering or Physics or related)
• Minimum of 7 years purchasing experience in the engineering industry
• Profound experience in strategic Suppliers Management
• Strong commercial orientations, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Capability to solve unique and complex problems having a broad impact on the supply chain business
• Experience in leading cross- organization projects, leadership capabilities
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Willingness for (inter)national business travels (up to 25%)

EDUCATION:

Associate’s Degree

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

4 - 7 Years

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Additional Information

• Development, alignment, and implementation of commodity strategies
• Management of all commercial aspects within relevant commodities (precise machining, ceramics, etc…)
• Responsible for setting long term vendor base strategies.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining robust supply chain for ICT products
• Management of all costing aspects including Cost Reduction opportunities
• Working together with the R&D team (Germany & Israel) on all technology sourcing and costing aspects
• Manage business challenges as well as regulatory issues and lead processes for product or service improvements