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Feb 15, 2010

Commodity Business Manager II
Applied Materials

Location: Shanghai

Region: Asia-Pacific

Job Category: Operations

Position Type: Full-time

Commodity Business Manager II

Description

Responsibilities

Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies
Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base (such as General Sales Agreements (GSA), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Joint Development Agreements (JDA), Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO), etc).
Manages and fosters relationships with Applied Materials' supply base and drives resolution to conflicts.
Manages interfaces between AMAT and the supplier's Senior Management/Executive.
Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies and the PBG needs.
Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base (assessments, F05s, financial viability, etc.).
Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities to the PBGs for execution.
Approves/final authority, delivers and manages Supplier Performance Improvement Plans
Drives formal supplier performance reviews.

Job Specific Knowledge

Knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, materials management, manufacturing processes, business fundamentals/finance
Advanced knowledge of commodities and a thorough understanding of commodity strategies
Knowledge of Human Resources management to include coaching and counseling of direct subordinates and performance management.

Qualifications

Skills

Project/program management skills and abilities
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to learn new technologies and manufacturing processes (aptitude/proficiency)
Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams
Strong matrix management abilities
Relationship building abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, strong negotiation skills, strong mentoring, influencing and/or supervisory skills (ability to manage individual contributors).

Education

BS/BSE level degree in business, engineering, materials science, logistics or related technical discipline (or equivalent knowledge)
9+ years directly related experience including 5 years supervisory/management experience
10+ years directly related experience preferred.
Knowledge or experience with the Product Development Process (PDP)
Advanced level degree (MS/PhD) in business, engineering, materials science, logistics or related technical discipline
Previous work experience in commodity management, procurement, contracting, materials management, logistics, manufacturing, quality, account management
Certification by NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Management) and/or APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society)