Senior Supplier Account Manager - Rare Earths

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Account Manager IV for Rare Earths to lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across rare-earth materials and related applications.

The role requires deep technical and commercial acumen to build a resilient global supply base and to drive value across engineering, quality, finance, and legal functions. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, contract lifecycle management, and market intelligence to mitigate risk and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field related to supply chain, materials, or engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement.
• Experience negotiating complex long-term supplier agreements and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supplier category strategies for rare-earth materials and related technologies.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations including pricing, capacity, and terms.
• Manage supplier qualification, performance metrics, and risk-mitigation plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional sourcing decisions with engineering, quality, and legal teams.
• Build value through should-cost analyses, total cost of ownership, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Drive supplier development and dual-sourcing to reduce concentration risk.
• Engage with senior leadership to present risks, trade-offs, and recommendations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiations

Contract management

Cost modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Account Manager IV for Rare Earths to lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across rare-earth materials and related applications.

The role requires deep technical and commercial acumen to build a resilient global supply base and to drive value across engineering, quality, finance, and legal functions. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, contract lifecycle management, and market intelligence to mitigate risk and