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    "jobDescription": "<p><b>Who We Are</b></p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><p></p><p>Salary:</p>$180,500.00 - $248,500.00<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\">Location:</p>Santa Clara,CA<p></p><p>You’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. </p><p></p><p>At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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 <a href=\"https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/\" target=\"_blank\"><span><u>benefits</u></span></a>. </p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Designs and delivers resilient supply chain strategies for its new products and transitions to HVM</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle</li><li>Collaborates and negotiates with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components</li><li>Anticipates single points of failure and develops sustainable mitigation strategies</li><li>Delivers supply chain solutions to minimize total landed cost and improve material availability</li><li>Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance &amp; quality on key insource/outsource decisions</li><li>Delivers cost performance that meets gross margin targets</li><li>Possesses extensive knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes</li><li>Drive R&amp;D initiatives to support engineering in exploration of emerging technologies and materials for potential integration into semiconductor equipment</li><li>Cultivates an environment of technology enablement through early collaboration and engagement with key suppliers</li><li>Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance</li><li>Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams</li><li>Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services</li><li>Communicates efficiently at the senior executive levels; negotiates and influences the opinions of others</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Functional Knowledge</b></p><ul><li>Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Business Expertise</b></p><ul><li>Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Leadership</b></p><ul><li>Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Problem Solving</b></p><ul><li>Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Impact</b></p><ul><li>Guided by segment/functional  strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Interpersonal Skills</b></p><ul><li>Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience </li></ul><p></p><p>Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials&#39; core values.</p><p></p><ul><li>Education: MS in Industrial Engineering or MBA preferred</li><li>Experience: Minimum of 15 years, with at least 5 years in a management role in a high-tech industry.  Experience with commercializing New Products in Semiconductor Capital Equipment highly preferred</li></ul><p></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Additional Information</b></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Time Type:</b></p>Full time<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Employee Type:</b></p>Assignee / Regular<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Travel:</b></p>Yes, 10% of the Time<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Relocation Eligible:</b></p>Yes<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\">The 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.</p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\">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.</p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\">Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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