Key experience requirements for the role:
Logistics Procurement
Transportation Procurement
Small parcel Procurement
SUMMARY ROLE/RESPONSBILITY
This role requires a broad level of experience and understanding of strategic supply chain management, 3rd party logistics, warehousing best practices, transportation management, crating/packaging, contract management, reverse logistics, service parts logistics, and key supplier relationship management.
This role reports directly to the Director, Global Logistics & Packaging Supplier Management and will be responsible for:
Overall
Ensure Cross Business Unit Collaboration
Maintain Industry Awareness
Develop Commodity & Supplier Strategy
Own Supplier Relationship Ownership
Own Supplier Capability Assessment
Sourcing
Adhere to the Logistics Sourcing Policy
Manage Sourcing Board Commitment Authority Process
RFx Planning/Process
Lead Sourcing Event Teams
Conduct Supplier Negotiations
Manage Contracts/Rates Optimization & Management
Conduct Tactical Transportation Procurement (Spot Buy)
Perform / Support Global Rate Structures & Bid Analytics
Supplier Management
Standardize measurement of SLAs from contracts
Define a globally uniform reporting standard
Host Supplier Management Cadence meetings
Track performance management
Identify performance deficiencies
Identify nonconformance in execution
Collaborate internally and externally to correct performance deficiencies and nonconformance
Success in this role requires the ability to effectively partner and directly (or indirectly) lead within a matrix, multi-site, global, cross functional team consisting of representatives from operations, engineering, manufacturing, legal, finance, and other internal organizations, and all levels and functions within the commodity supply base.
Key requirements to ensure success in the role include specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and truckload), warehousing, crating and packaging, and other related logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain. This role requires research, analysis and understanding of the supply market drivers for each of the above commodities. In addition, it requires the ability to assess and anticipate sources of supply/capacity risk before they become reality, and to prepare recommendations to mitigate such risks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in evaluating and managing new and existing suppliers with a high degree of supply chain industry experience, either through operational responsibility, consulting or sourcing.
Experience delivering results within a global organization and has a comprehensive understanding of the domestic and international supply chain for transportation, warehousing, and crating/packaging operations.
Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred
Knowledge
General knowledge of supply chain management, commodity management, procurement, materials management, contracting, manufacturing processes, business/finance, knowledge of commodity and an understanding of commodity strategies.
Specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic Transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and truckload), Warehousing, Crating & Packaging, and other related Logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain
Skills
Requires strong commercial negotiation, project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management and time management.
Requires excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly.
Proven financial and business acumen are paramount and must ensure the Global Fulfillment and Logistics organization remains a market leader by staying abreast of industry trends through participation in industry and trade associations.
Requires proficiency with MS office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visio, etc.)
Education
BA/BS business, engineering, logistics, or other related field is required
MBA preferred
Certification by NAPM and/or APICS preferred
Other
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Qualifications
Education:
Associate's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.
