Supplier Business Management III (B3)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Supplier Business Management III (B3) in Santa Clara, California. The role supports the Supplier Account Manager (SAM) in executing the TCQC Supplier strategy and commodity strategy, and covers tactical supply chain issues, procurement escalations, cost and capacity programs. It is a full-time position with travel of about 10% of the time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects assigned by the Supplier Account Manager under the TCQC Supplier strategy and the commodity strategy
• Drive resolution of tactical supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead time for the assigned supplier site and key sub tiers
• Provide tactical procurement escalation support for the assigned supplier site
• Support commercial and technical cost reduction programs
• Execute supplier site capacity readiness programs

Required profile

• Conceptual and practical expertise in one's own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Knowledge of best practices and how one's area integrates 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
• Problem-solving across complex issues, using judgment based on multiple sources of information
• Impact on customer, operational, project or service activities within one's team and related teams
• Interpersonal skills, including explaining difficult or sensitive information and building consensus

What we offer

• Salary of $101,000 to $139,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Possible eligibility for a bonus and a stock award program