Rare Earths Supplier Manager | Global Sourcing, 50% Travel

Applied Materials, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Supplier Account Manager IV for Rare Earths to lead sourcing and supplier-management strategies across the rare-earth materials ecosystem.

The role requires deep technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and experience contracting with suppliers to build a resilient, scalable global supply base. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Legal teams, drive cost-reduction opportunities, and manage supplier performance to meet business needs in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (materials science, engineering, business, or supply chain).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional and global sourcing strategies for rare-earth materials and related tech.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations including pricing, capacity, and contractual terms.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional sourcing decisions and present recommendations to leadership.
• Build dual-source, localization, and risk-mitigation plans to enhance supply resilience.
• Manage supplier relationships across mining, refining, magnet production, and recycling value chains.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier management

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Supplier Account Manager IV for Rare Earths to lead sourcing and supplier-management strategies across the rare-earth materials ecosystem.

The role requires deep technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and experience contracting with suppliers to build a resilient, scalable global supply base. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Legal teams, drive cost-reduction opportunities, and manage supplier performance to meet business needs in