Senior Rare-Earth Supplier Strategy Lead - 50% Travel

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Account Manager IV for Rare Earths to drive sourcing, supplier contracts, and risk management across magnets, motors, coatings, and related materials.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Legal, and Finance to translate product requirements into actionable supplier strategies and to build a resilient global supply base.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or commercial contracting.
• Experience developing global category strategies in technically complex or regulated markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for rare-earth materials and related technologies across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contracts including pricing, capacity, and IP terms.
• Partner with technical teams to define specifications, qualification requirements, and supplier development priorities.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and lead business reviews and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiations

Contracting & lifecycle

Cost modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials science, metallurgy, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, supply chain, business, or related field

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Account Manager IV for Rare Earths to drive sourcing, supplier contracts, and risk management across magnets, motors, coatings, and related materials.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Legal, and Finance to translate product requirements into actionable supplier strategies and to build a resilient global supply base.