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Position Summary The Commodity Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) is responsible for the end-to-end health, sustainability, and lifecycle management of assigned commodity portfolios across the product lifecycle. The CLCM serves as the single point of accountability for proactive component risk management, supplier lifecycle alignment, obsolescence forecasting, qualification strategies, and change execution to ensure supply continuity, product reliability, cost optimization, and long-term platform sustainability. The role partners closely with Product Line Managers (PLMs), Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Commodity Business Management (CBM), Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Service, and Obsolescence Engineering teams to drive planned lifecycle management rather than reactive end-of-life response. Key Responsibilities: Commodity Portfolio Ownership Own the lifecycle strategy for assigned commodities, part families, and technologies. Maintain commodity roadmaps aligned to product roadmaps and supplier technology transitions. Monitor portfolio health, proliferation, standardisation opportunities, and preferred part adoption. Drive commodity sustainability and long-term availability strategies Lifecycle Risk Management Identify and assess lifecycle risks including: OEM End-of-Life (EOL) Supplier discontinuances Single-source exposure Geopolitical and supply-chain risks NRND (Not Recommended for New Design) components Develop mitigation plans and prioritise actions based on business impact. Establish leading indicators and lifecycle risk dashboards Obsolescence Prevention & Forecasting Drive proactive obsolescence management across product portfolios. Forecast future lifecycle events and component constraints. Build replacement strategies well before supplier notifications. Reduce reactive engineering activity through planned lifecycle interventions Solution Development & Change Execution Lead selection and qualification of alternate parts. Coordinate engineering validation and change implementation. Drive ECR/ECO and product change activities related to lifecycle events. Ensure changes meet cost, reliability, quality, and supply continuity objectives Supplier Lifecycle Engagement Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers. Review supplier technology roadmaps and lifecycle notifications. Influence supplier plans to minimise business disruption. Align sourcing strategies with long-term product requirements Cross-Functional Governance Partner with: Product Line Managers Design Engineering Commodity Business Managers Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineering Service & Spares teams Lead lifecycle review forums and risk governance processes. Communicate lifecycle status and mitigation plans to leadership. Analytics & Digital Transformation Maintain lifecycle intelligence tools and dashboards. Analyze portfolio health metrics, risk trends, and backlog performance. Drive data-driven decision making for lifecycle investments. Support digital transformation initiatives related to component lifecycle management. ## Qualifications ### Education: Bachelor's Degree ### Skills ### Certifications: ### Languages: ### Years of Experience: 4 - 7 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: Swing (India) ### ### Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: Yes ### Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Enhanced) 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.