Supplier Account Manager IV (SAM)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chips and advanced displays, is seeking an experienced supply chain professional for an individual contributor Supplier Account Manager IV role. The position is based in Phoenix, AZ, Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA and is not remote or hybrid. It is full time, with travel of about 10% of the time and relocation eligibility.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, align and implement commodity strategies.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements that underpin all business relationships with the supply base.
• Engage with the PLC process to ensure alignment with commodity strategies.
• 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.

Required profile

• Depth and/or breadth of expertise in a specialized discipline.
• Ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Leadership of functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and complexity.
• Problem solving: leads others to solve complex problems using analytical thinking.
• Communication: explains difficult concepts and negotiates with others.

What we offer

• Salary of $116,000 to $159,500 depending on location, hire grade, experience and other factors.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award program participation.