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Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$88,000.00 - $121,000.00Location:
Austin,TXYou’ll 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.
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Leads material readiness, supply continuity, and execution alignment for ALD NPT/NPI programs across Engineering, TPM, Planning, Manufacturing, Commodity Management, and Executive Leadership. Provides executive-level visibility into supply risks, shortages, mitigation strategies, and recovery plans to support realistic program execution and customer commitments.
Leads Materials Core Team activities and drives execution accountability through matrix management of buyers, planners, production control, and sourcing organizations. Collaborates closely with Engineering and TPM teams to align BOM readiness, engineering changes, and execution milestones with operational capability.
Acts as the primary operational escalation owner for critical supplier, material, and execution issues impacting ALD NPT programs. Leads supplier shortage reviews, recovery planning, and cross-functional escalation management to resolve supply disruptions and protect program execution.
Challenges unrealistic schedules, recovery expectations, and program assumptions when operational realities, supply chain constraints, or manufacturing capability do not support desired business outcomes. Influences TPMs, Engineering, Operations, and Executive stakeholders through data-driven decision making and operational credibility.
Functional KnowledgeDemonstrates deep expertise in NPI/NPT supply chain execution, material readiness, supplier management, and manufacturing operations within a complex semiconductor equipment environment.
Business ExpertiseInterprets internal and external business challenges and aligns operational execution strategies to support customer commitments, revenue objectives, and realistic supply chain capability.
LeadershipLeads cross-functional teams and drives organizational accountability in high-visibility, escalation-heavy environments with moderate to high levels of complexity and business impact.
Problem SolvingLeads resolution of highly complex operational and supply chain challenges through proactive risk management, analytical decision making, and innovative mitigation strategies.
ImpactDirectly impacts customer commitments, revenue attainment, operational readiness, and successful execution of critical ALD NPT/NPI programs.
Interpersonal SkillsCommunicates difficult operational realities with executive presence and effectively negotiates alignment across Engineering, TPM, Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership teams.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 50% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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