Director, Supplier Account Management

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, designing, building, and servicing equipment for chip and advanced display production. This role involves advancing global technology by pushing boundaries in materials science. You will develop and implement commodity strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, manage new supplier introductions, and resolve supply chain issues. The position requires strong functional knowledge and business expertise to drive financial and operational performance, leading through subordinate managers and influencing senior executives.

Must Have

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies
• Negotiates and manages agreements with suppliers
• 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
• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities
• Approves/final authority, delivers and manages Supplier Performance Improvement Plans
• Drives formal supplier performance reviews
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Perks & Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow career
• Programs and support for personal and professional growth
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards program
• Employee Assistance Program, meditation and family support resources, travel insurance
• Free career development and mentoring programs, technical and professional courses
• Worldwide 'Giving' program, employee contributions matched by Applied Materials Foundation

Job description

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Location: Bangalore,IND

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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. Learn more about our benefits.

Key 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.
• Drives formal supplier performance reviews.
• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.
• Approves/final authority, delivers and manages Supplier Performance Improvement Plans.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices.

Business Expertise

Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy.

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment.

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business.

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience.

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes