Applied Global Services (AGS) Advanced Materials Supplier Account Manager

Applied Materials • Chandler, AZ

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
• 4-7 years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain roles within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in commercial agreement negotiation, cost management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute commodity or sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Experience managing supplier capacity planning, risk mitigation, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and apply best practices to improve processes, products, or services.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to lead resolution of complex, cross‑functional issues.
• Effective leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to lead projects and work cross‑functionally without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, align, and implement comprehensive commodity strategies to support business, operational, and customer objectives.
• Negotiate, execute, and manage supplier commercial agreements that define the framework for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
• Engage in the Product Lifecycle (PLC) process to ensure supplier strategies align with product roadmaps and long-term business needs.
• Lead new supplier introduction and supplier disengagement activities in alignment with commodity strategies and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive resolution of systemic supply chain issues impacting quality, cost, delivery, or lead time, including collaboration with sub‑tier suppliers when required.
• Identify, develop, and present high-level cost reduction and value creation opportunities across the supply base.
• Manage supplier capacity planning and readiness to support current and future demand requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees