Supplier Account Management III

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 92 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

Applied Materials is seeking a strategic procurement professional to lead supplier relationships and drive end-to-end sourcing initiatives in our Austin and Santa Clara operations. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while supporting innovative semiconductor and display technologies.

The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with potential participation in bonus and stock award programs,

Qualifications

• Strategic relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Strategic relationship manager for key suppliers.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute strategic sourcing within your commodity/category.
• Own suppliers and drive quality, cost, delivery, and lead-time targets.
• Negotiate and manage supplier commercial agreements.
• Develop commodity strategies to support internal customers.
• Support spend-management projects including savings and risk management.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation

QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews)

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership

Description du poste

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $92,000.00 - $126,500.00

Location: Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic relationship manager for key suppliers
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute on all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement within your commodity/category
• Take complete ownership of assigned suppliers & drives supplier in achieving quality, cost, delivery or lead-time targets, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
• Negotiates and manages supplier commercial agreements which is the basis for all business relationships between Applied Materials and supplier.
• For specific commodities: develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies as they support our internal customers.
• Support business in spend management projects - driving savings, process effectiveness, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved visibility and control of expenditures
• Support new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base
• Close interactions with RD&E teams to identify new capabilities needed and identify new suppliers to support these requirements
• Understands the use of competitive cost engineering that allows for favorable negotiation with suppliers
• Conduct regular supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s) with key stakeholders for supplier performance reviews

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• 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.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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