Senior Strategic Supplier Relations Manager

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

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Job summary

Applied Materials in the United States is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier relationships and drive procurement across commodities. You will own supplier performance, negotiate commercial terms, and coordinate with RD&E to align supplier capabilities with our product roadmaps.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, spend management projects, and the ability to deliver cost reductions while maintaining quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Strategic relationship management for key suppliers.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Own assigned suppliers and drive cost, quality, delivery, and lead-time targets.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements as the basis for business relationships.
• Develop commodity strategies to support internal customers.
• Support spend management projects to drive savings and improve visibility.
• Coordinate new supplier introductions and disengagement as needed.
• Collaborate with RD&E to identify new capabilities and suppliers.

Job description

Applied Materials in the United States is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier relationships and drive procurement across commodities. You will own supplier performance, negotiate commercial terms, and coordinate with RD&E to align supplier capabilities with our product roadmaps.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, spend management projects, and the ability to deliver cost reductions while maintaining quality and delivery.