Supplier Business Manager

Applied Materials South East Asia; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang is seeking candidates to manage supplier agreements and align commodity strategies. Responsibilities include supporting supply chain issue resolution and engaging with the PLC process. The ideal candidate will contribute to optimizing operations and enhancing business processes. This full-time role involves travel up to 25% and requires individuals who thrive in innovative environments.

Responsibilities

• Aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Manages maintenance of supplier agreements.
• Supports resolution to supply chain issues.
• Engages with the PLC process for alignment.

Job description

Overview

Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location: Penang, MYS (inactive)

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
• Engages new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
• Support resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.