Director, Supplier Account Manager (M6)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Senior Commodity Manager to develop and align supplier strategies, negotiate agreements, and drive improvements across the supply base.

You will engage with the PLC process to ensure strategic alignment and lead supplier performance initiatives. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards in line with company policies and global conduct guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience developing commodity strategies and aligning supplier bases.
• Proven negotiation skills and supplier agreement management.
• Ability to drive cost reduction and supplier performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Negotiates and maintains supplier agreements and relationships.
• Engages with PLC process to align with commodity strategies.
• Directs new supplier introductions and disengagements as needed.
• Drives resolution of supply chain issues affecting quality or lead-time.
• Drives supplier cost-reduction opportunities and performance reviews.
• Ensures compliance with Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct.

Skills

Commodity strategy

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract 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

Salary: $180,500.00 - $248,500.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA 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

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Negotiates and 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.
• Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
• Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.
• Approves/final authority, delivers and manages Supplier Performance Improvement Plans.
• Drives formal supplier performance reviews.
• Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices.

Business Expertise

Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions.

Leadership

Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy.

Problem Solving

Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment.

Impact

Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business.

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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