Strategic Supplier Manager | Projects & Cost Reduction

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a results‑driven procurement/supplier program lead to manage supplier site projects and drive cost reductions, quality improvements, and delivery performance.

You will coordinate with the Supplier Account Manager, lead tactical resolutions, and support capacity readiness, while navigating cross‑functional teams in a large global equipment company offering a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Leads projects as assigned by the Supplier Account Manager (SAM) in execution of the TCQC Supplier strategy set by the SAM. Also, leads projects as assigned by the SAM in execution of the commodity strategy.
• Tactical Resolution: Drives resolution to tactical supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead‑time for assigned Supplier Site and key sub tiers.
• Supplier Site Support: Provides tactical Procurement escalation support for assigned supplier site.
• Cost: Supports commercial and technical cost reduction programs.
• Capacity: Responsible for execution of Supplier Site capacity readiness programs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a results‑driven procurement/supplier program lead to manage supplier site projects and drive cost reductions, quality improvements, and delivery performance.

You will coordinate with the Supplier Account Manager, lead tactical resolutions, and support capacity readiness, while navigating cross‑functional teams in a large global equipment company offering a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth.