Supplier Account Manager (B5)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chips and advanced displays, is hiring a Supplier Account Manager (B5) in Santa Clara, California. The role is full time, with travel of about 10% of the time and no relocation eligibility. The salary range is $154,000 to $212,000, and selected candidates may also be eligible for a bonus and a stock award program.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, align and implement commodity strategies, and engage with the PLC process to keep them aligned.
• Negotiate and manage agreements with suppliers 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

• Technical expert in their field, with in-depth or broad expertise in their discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines in the function.
• Able to anticipate business and regulatory issues and recommend product, process or service improvements.
• Able to lead complex, high-risk projects and solve unique problems with broad business impact.
• Able to communicate complex ideas and persuade others, often at senior levels.