Logistics Sourcing Manager IV

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. What We Offer Salary: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00 Location: Austin,TX 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.  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 benefits .  The Logistics Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for transportation, warehousing, crating/packaging, customs brokerage, and other logistics services. This role manages supplier relationships, sourcing events, commercial negotiations, contract administration, and cost optimization initiatives to ensure a high-performing, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain. What You'll Do: This role requires a broad level of experience and understanding of strategic sourcing of Logistics service (i.e. transportation, warehousing, brokerage, crating and packaging), 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 Senior Manager, Global Logistics & Packaging Commodity Business Management. 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 trucking), 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. Role Responsibilities Overall: Ensure Cross Business Unit Collaboration Maintain Industry Awareness Develop and execute Commodity & Supplier Strategy Own Sourcing process and contract management Own Supplier Relationship Own cost and quality projects to improve margin and performance Sourcing: Adhere to the Logistics Sourcing Policy Manage Sourcing Board Commitment Authority Process RFx Planning/Process Lead Sourcing Event Teams Ensure Business Requirements Precisely Documented and Communicated to Suppliers Conduct Supplier Capability Assessments and Negotiations Manage Contracts/Rates Optimization & Management (*) Conduct Tactical Procurement (Spot Buy) Perform / Support Global Rate Structures & Bid Analytics Manage programs which identify best in class suppliers and initiate onboarding of new suppliers to support strategic objectives Supplier Management: Standardize measurement of SLAs from contracts Define a globally uniform supplier performance reporting standard Host Supplier Management Cadence meetings Track performance management Identify performance deficiencies Identify non-conformance in execution Collaborate internally and externally to correct performance trend and drive supplier continuous improvement Qualifications Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain or related fields is required. MBA and certification by NAPM and/or APICS preferred 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 Coupa sourcing (or similar software) optimization tool experience preferred 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 trucking), Warehousing, Crating & Packaging, and other related Logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain Requires strong commercial negotiation, project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management, stakeholder management and time management. Requires excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situati