Senior Supplier Account Manager – Metals & Materials

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a SAM specialist to manage raw materials with a strong metallurgy background, particularly aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and copper. The role collaborates with mills and distributors to develop a global sourcing and distribution strategy across the supply base.

The ideal candidate will understand material properties and supply chain dynamics, drive supplier partnerships, and support cost, quality, and delivery improvements. Travel is approximately 20%.

Qualifications

• Experience managing raw materials sourcing with focus on metallurgy.
• Strong understanding of material properties and supply chain dynamics.
• Ability to collaborate with mills and distributors.

Responsibilities

• Aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Maintains supplier agreements to structure relationships with Applied Materials and suppliers.
• Engages with the PLC process to align with commodity strategies.
• Engages new supplier onboarding and/or disengagement requirements.
• Support resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time.

Skills

Metallurgy

Sourcing

Supplier management

Supply chain

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a SAM specialist to manage raw materials with a strong metallurgy background, particularly aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and copper. The role collaborates with mills and distributors to develop a global sourcing and distribution strategy across the supply base.

The ideal candidate will understand material properties and supply chain dynamics, drive supplier partnerships, and support cost, quality, and delivery improvements. Travel is approximately 20%.