Supplier Account Management III (B3)
About The Position
The Supplier Account Management (SAM) III position is focused on managing raw materials, with a strong preference for candidates who possess expertise in metallurgy—particularly in aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and copper. This role involves collaborating closely with both mills and distributors to establish a comprehensive global sourcing and distribution strategy that supports all Applied Business Units (BUs). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of material properties and supply chain dynamics, enabling them to drive effective partnerships and optimize sourcing across the organization. There will be 20% travel.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or have Permanent Resident status.
- Expertise in metallurgy, particularly in aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and copper.
- Deep understanding of material properties and supply chain dynamics.
- 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
- Aligns and implements commodity strategies.
- 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.
- Engages new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
- Support resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time.
Benefits
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
- Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Participation in a bonus program.
- Stock award program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
