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. Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies. Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base. 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. Approves/final authority, delivers and manages Supplier Performance Improvement Plans. Drives formal supplier performance reviews. Functional Knowledge. Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field. Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function. Business Expertise. Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements. Leadership. Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution. Problem Solving. Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions. Impact. Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. Interpersonal Skills. Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view. #LI - Experience with Semiconductor Parts Cleaning and Supply Chain will be advantageous for this role. Additional Information. Time Type:Full time. Employee Type:Assignee / Regular. Travel:Yes, 25% of the Time.