Supplier Account Management

Applied Materials is seeking a Raw Material Supplier Account Manager in Bangalore, India. This role involves managing strategic relationships with raw material suppliers to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance. Key responsibilities include developing commodity strategies, identifying alternate sources, overseeing material qualification, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with engineering teams. The manager will also resolve supplier issues and analyze market trends for cost reduction opportunities. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, sourcing, or supply chain.

Must Have

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for raw materials (e.g., metals)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned raw material suppliers
• Measure & track Supplier KPI's covering cost, quality, Delivery and Lead time
• Identify alternate sources to mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity
• Partner with stakeholders and oversee raw material qualification processes, including technical capability assessments and compliance with global regulations (e.g., UFLPA, conflict minerals)
• Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with suppliers
• Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and materials meeting cost targets and material specifications
• Support new product introduction (NPI) programs by ensuring timely raw material availability
• Act as the final escalation point for supplier issues and drive resolution
• Evaluate cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Analyze market trends and supplier benchmarks to maintain competitive pricing
• Aligns and implements 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in any field of Engineering
• 10+ years of Experience in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management
• An Indian citizen with valid passport & ability to travel to Asia, Singapore, China & USA
• Ability to travel 35% of the work time
• Flexibility to work from home/office environment
• Flexibility to work in multiple time zones to collaborate with teams across regions
• Valid driving license

Good to Have

• Relevant industry certification(s)
• Practical experience of procurement of raw material from mills
• 5+ years of Leading commercial large scale negotiation with large scale suppliers
• Preferred experience working in start-up environment for establishing new supply chain ecosystems targeting domestic India market
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Ariba RFQ tool

Perks & Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Career learning, development, and growth opportunities
• 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 donations matched by Foundation)

Job ID

R2518968

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.

Job Description

The Raw Material Supplier Account Manager is responsible for managing strategic relationships with assigned suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery performance aligning with organizational goals. This role involves end-to-end supply chain engagement, supplier qualification, and risk mitigation for raw material sourcing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for raw materials (e.g., metals )
• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned raw material suppliers.
• Measure & track Supplier KPI's covering cost, quality, Delivery and Lead time.
• Identify alternate sources to mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity.
• Partner with stakeholders and oversee raw material qualification processes, including technical capability assessments and compliance with global regulations (e.g., UFLPA, conflict minerals).
• Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with suppliers that provide structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and materials meeting cost targets and material specifications.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) programs by ensuring timely raw material availability.
• Act as the final escalation point for supplier issues and drive resolution
• Evaluate cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Analyze market trends and supplier benchmarks to maintain competitive pricing.
• Aligns and implements 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.

Skills:

• Strong negotiator and ability to read people quickly and adapt to complex situations
• Strong communication skills – written & verbal
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Ability to develop strong relationships in a matrixed organization to influence and drive change, partnership and collaborate
• Communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner (both verbal and written) to operate and collaborate effectively.
• Experience working with people remotely and ability to leverage technology and influence appropriately in a remote and global working environment.
• Experience working on a global scale with a variety of cultures with sound knowledge of logistics & customs regulation (Import/export)
• Demonstrated ability and passion to solve problems with data driven, rigorous approach.
• Resourceful with a strong work ethics and excellent execution of projects and objectives.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field of Engineering
• 10+ years of Experience in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred
• Practical experience of procurement of raw material from mills
• 5+ years of Leading commercial large scale negotiation with large scale suppliers
• Preferred experience working in start-up environment for establishing new supply chain ecosystems targeting domestic India market
• Proficiency working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of SAP & Ariba RFQ tool is added advantage

Requirements:

• An Indian citizen with valid passport & ability to travel to Asia, Singapore, China & USA
• Ability to travel 35% of the work time
• Flexibility to work from home/office environment
• As required Flexibility to work in multiple time zones to collaborate with teams across regions
• Valid driving license

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes