Director, Supplier Account Manager (M6)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chips and advanced displays, is hiring a Director, Supplier Account Manager (grade M6) in Santa Clara, California. The role covers supplier agreements, commodity strategy and supplier performance, and involves travel of about 10% of the time.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, align and implement commodity strategies, and engage with the PLC process to keep them aligned.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements that define the structure of all business relationships with the supply base.
• Direct new supplier introductions and disengagements with the supply base.
• Drive resolution of systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead time, including engagement with sub-tiers.
• Develop and present high-level cost reduction opportunities.
• Approve, deliver and manage Supplier Performance Improvement Plans, and drive formal supplier performance reviews.

Required profile

• Broad and comprehensive understanding of systems, theories and practices.
• Business expertise: applies industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across a business unit, department or sub-function.
• Leadership: leads subordinate managers, executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to segment/functional strategy.
• Problem solving: resolves highly complex or unusual business problems with advanced analytical thought and judgment.
• Interpersonal skills: negotiates and influences senior executives and external organizations, with sensitivity to the audience.
• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with them.

What we offer

• Salary of $180,500 to $248,500, based on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and a stock award program.
• A supportive work culture that encourages learning and career growth.