Supplier Business Manager (B3)

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

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: Singapore, SGP

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

• Project Management: Leads projects as assigned by the Supplier Account Manager (SAM) in execution of the TCQC Supplier strategy set by the SAM. Also, leads projects as assigned by the SAM in execution of the commodity strategy.
• Tactical Resolution: Drives resolution to tactical supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead‑time for assigned Supplier Site and key sub tiers.
• Supplier Site Support: Provides tactical Procurement escalation support for assigned supplier site.
• Cost: Supports commercial and technical cost reduction programs.
• Capacity: Responsible for execution of Supplier Site capacity readiness programs.

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, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.