Supplier Account Director

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

1d • $164,000 - $225,500

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. Applied Materials is growing! We are seeking an experienced professional for this individual contributor role. Ideal candidate will have deep understanding of company financial statements, and the ability to correlate business development, investments, and business inflections with predictive impact on financial performance. Will apply their experience in developing, maturing and marketing new and innovative business models that maximize use of supplier engineering and operational capabilities to deliver sourcing solutions with measurable, favorable impact to Applied Materials financials.

Requirements

• Functional Knowledge Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field.
• Business Expertise Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business
• Leadership Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership.
• Problem Solving Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions.
• Impact Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products.
• Interpersonal Skills Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
• Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
• Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.
• Approves/final authority, delivers and manages Supplier Performance Improvement Plans.
• Drives formal supplier performance reviews.

Benefits

• You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers.
• We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
• At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed