Strategic Supplier Manager – Projects & Cost Reduction

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia is seeking a proactive procurement professional to lead supplier projects and support supply chain initiatives. You will drive tactical resolution of issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, or lead times, and contribute to supplier site capacity readiness.

This full‑time role demands collaboration with cross‑functional teams, cost reduction programs, and the ability to explain complex information and build consensus. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Ability to drive cost reduction programs.
• Knowledge of supplier site operations.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and leading small projects.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead projects per the Supplier Account Manager and commodity strategy.
• Tactical Resolution: Resolve supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, or lead‑time.
• Supplier Site Support: Provide procurement escalation support for supplier sites.
• Cost: Support commercial and technical cost reduction programs.
• Capacity: Ensure supplier site capacity readiness.

Skills

Project Management

Procurement

Supplier Management

Cost Reduction

Job description

Applied Materials South East Asia is seeking a proactive procurement professional to lead supplier projects and support supply chain initiatives. You will drive tactical resolution of issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, or lead times, and contribute to supplier site capacity readiness.

This full‑time role demands collaboration with cross‑functional teams, cost reduction programs, and the ability to explain complex information and build consensus. Travel up to 10% is expected.