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Applied Materials

Global Supply Chain New College Graduates Program

Applied Materials
Equipment EngineeringSingapore,SGPOnsitePosted 2 months ago
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About the role

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The Applied Materials New College Graduates (NCG) Program is a 16-month inter-department training program designed to nurture future leaders within Applied’s Global Supply Chain organization. Participants rotate through roles in Purchasing, Sourcing, and Commodity Management, gaining structured training to develop the technical and business acumen needed for success in a global manufacturing environment.

EquipmentOnsiteProject/Program Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage in new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements for the Applied Materials supply base.
  • Support the maintenance of agreements that structure business relationships between Applied Materials and its suppliers.
  • Develop strategies to procure components at the lowest cost while balancing quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
  • Assist in creating commodity road maps and implementing successful commodity strategies.
  • Drive material cost reduction projects through supplier negotiations and collaboration with engineering on design optimization and should costing.
  • Assist in supplier price and delivery negotiations, potentially negotiating contracts under direct supervision.
  • Monitor supplier performance regarding delivery, quality, and cost.
  • Drive resolutions for systematic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, or lead-time.
  • Forecast and communicate engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers under direct supervision.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in developing effective executive reports and presentations.
  • Excellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative, and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact cross-organizationally.
  • Ability to problem-solve creatively and analytically.
  • Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, and deadline-oriented.
  • Flexible and adaptable mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a results-driven culture.