Supplier Account Manager (B5)
Core
Develops commodity strategies, manages supplier agreements, and drives supply chain performance improvements for Applied Materials' semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment.
Role type
Senior Supplier Account Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic supplier relationships and cost-reduction programs for the global supply base
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Commodity strategy development, supplier negotiation, supply chain issue resolution, supplier performance management, cost reduction analysis, stakeholder management at senior levels
Preferred skills
Technical expertise in materials science or engineering, experience with PLC processes, ability to lead complex projects
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop commodity strategies, negotiate and manage supplier agreements, drive resolution to systemic supply chain issues, direct new supplier introductions or disengagements, present high-level cost reduction opportunities, manage Supplier Performance Improvement Plans, drive formal supplier performance reviews
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership
