Applied Materials · 11 hours ago
Business Operations - Wafer Operations
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$134K/yr - $184K/yr
2+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce advanced chips and displays. The Business Operations Manager in the Global Wafer Operations group will be responsible for sourcing strategy, managing product portfolios, ensuring operational execution, providing technical support, and driving business process improvements.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Formulate and execute sourcing strategy – Work with our team and our indirect materials sourcing group to solicit, analyze and make recommendations on all substrate purchasing decisions in support of our internal customers’ development needs. Identify new sources of supply, evaluate supplier capabilities and negotiate supplier pricing
Manage the product portfolio – Help manage and optimize the substrate specifications we purchase so that all technology needs are met while managing the lowest number of different wafer specifications. Help customers define their requirements for new applications. Identify and implement new products
Manage operational execution – Ensure that all wafer orders globally are fulfilled in a timely manner by matching demand with supply within our wafer ordering database. Work with team to identify and maintain the correct types and amounts of material on hand at all times to fulfill these orders. Manage supplier schedules, expectations and non-conformances. Monitor funding to prevent business interruption
Provide technical support – Answer customer questions about wafer products and provide guidance on which products would be the most cost effective for their applications
Improve the Process – Provide leadership to drive business process improvements
Qualification
Required
BS degree in a technology or business related field, or equivalent work experience
Working knowledge of semiconductor substrate specifications, applications and measurement methods required
Minimum of 2 years semiconductor industry experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with powerful analytical ability
Preferred
Silicon wafer market knowledge a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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