Supplier Account Management III

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

18h•$92,000 - $126,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Requirements

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Responsibilities

Strategic relationship manager for key suppliers
Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute on all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement within your commodity/category
Take complete ownership of assigned suppliers & drives supplier in achieving quality, cost, delivery or lead-time targets, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
Negotiates and manages supplier commercial agreements which is the basis for all business relationships between Applied Materials and supplier.
For specific commodities: develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies as they support our internal customers.
Support business in spend management projects - driving savings, process effectiveness, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved visibility and control of expenditures
Support new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base
Close interactions with RD&E teams to identify new capabilities needed and identify new suppliers to support these requirements
Understands the use of competitive cost engineering that allows for favorable negotiation with suppliers
Conduct regular supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s) with key stakeholders for supplier performance reviews