Supplier Account Management III (B3)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara is looking for a professional to align commodity strategies and manage supplier agreements. The role involves solving complex supply chain issues and requires practical expertise in the field. Candidates with problem-solving skills will excel here.

Salary for this position ranges from $92,000 to $126,500 annually based on various factors. The company offers additional compensation opportunities, including bonuses and stock awards. Join a company that is a leader in materials engineering solutions!

Qualifications

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
• Basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Manages maintenance of agreements with suppliers.
• Engages with the PLC process for alignment.
• Supports resolution to systemic supply chain issues.

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.

Salary & Location

Salary: $92,000.00 – $126,500.00

Location: Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA

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.

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.

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.