Strategic Supplier Accounts Manager

Applied Materials; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a seasoned professional to lead commodity strategies and manage supplier relationships. You will align with the PLC process to ensure strategy coherence and oversee supplier onboarding and disengagement within the supply base.

The role requires experience shaping supply chains to support quality, cost, delivery, and lead times. Travel up to 20% is expected; relocation is possible.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• 7–10 years of experience in relevant field.
• Strong understanding of supplier relationships and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Manages maintenance of supplier agreements and relationships.
• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with commodity strategies.
• Engages new supplier introduction and/or disengagement within Applied Materials supply base.
• Supports resolution of systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead time.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Functional Knowledge

Business Expertise

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a seasoned professional to lead commodity strategies and manage supplier relationships. You will align with the PLC process to ensure strategy coherence and oversee supplier onboarding and disengagement within the supply base.

The role requires experience shaping supply chains to support quality, cost, delivery, and lead times. Travel up to 20% is expected; relocation is possible.