Supplier Account Management III (B3)

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

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

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.

Please be aware that because of our suppliers' requirements, this role requires that the employee be a U.S. Citizen or have Permanent Resident status.

The SAM position is focused on managing raw materials, with a strong preference for candidates who possess expertise in metallurgy—particularly in aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and copper.

This role involves collaborating closely with both mills and distributors to establish a comprehensive global sourcing and distribution strategy that supports all Applied BU’s.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of material properties and supply chain dynamics, enabling them to drive effective partnerships and optimize sourcing across the organization.

There will be 20% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
• Engages new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
• Support resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time.

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.

Please be aware that because of our suppliers' requirements, this role requires that the employee be a U.S. Citizen or have Permanent Resident status.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.