Supplier Account Manager (B5)
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
- Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field.
- Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.
- Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements.
- Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution.
- Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
- Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines.
- Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
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
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
- Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day in a supportive leading global company.
- Programs and support for employee health and wellbeing, encouraging personal and professional growth.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Potential eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
