Supplier Account Management III (B3)

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Supplier Account Management III (B3) to manage raw materials, with a strong preference for candidates with expertise in metallurgy, particularly aluminum, stainless steel, brass and copper. The role works closely with mills and distributors to build a global sourcing and distribution strategy supporting all Applied Business Units. It is a full-time position with 20% travel, based in Santa Clara, CA, and requires U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.

Key responsibilities

• Align and implement commodity strategies.
• Maintain agreements with suppliers that underpin all business relationships with the supply base.
• Engage with the PLC process to align with commodity strategies.
• Handle new supplier introductions and disengagements with the supply base.
• Help resolve systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead time.

Required profile

• Conceptual and practical expertise in your own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Knowledge of best practices and how your area fits with others, awareness of the competition and market differentiators.
• Ability to act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and lead small, low-risk projects.
• Solves complex problems using judgment based on multiple sources of information.
• Works within broad guidelines and policies and impacts customer, operational, project or service activities across teams.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

What we offer

• Salary of $92,000 to $126,500, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.