Applied Materials · 4 hours ago
Supplier Account Manager, AGS Advanced Materials
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions that drive innovation in the electronics industry. The AGS Advanced Materials Supplier Account Manager is responsible for managing supplier relationships and commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product roadmaps while driving cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop, align, and implement comprehensive commodity strategies to support business, operational, and customer objectives
Negotiate, execute, and manage supplier commercial agreements that define the framework for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base
Engage in the Product Lifecycle (PLC) process to ensure supplier strategies align with product roadmaps and long-term business needs
Lead new supplier introduction and supplier disengagement activities in alignment with commodity strategies and risk mitigation plans
Drive resolution of systemic supply chain issues impacting quality, cost, delivery, or lead time, including collaboration with sub‑tier suppliers when required
Identify, develop, and present high-level cost reduction and value creation opportunities across the supply base
Manage supplier capacity planning and readiness to support current and future demand requirements
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, transparency, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
7-10 years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain roles within a complex manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in commercial agreement negotiation, cost management, and supplier relationship management
Proven ability to develop and execute commodity or sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
Experience managing supplier capacity planning, risk mitigation, and performance improvement initiatives
Ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and apply best practices to improve processes, products, or services
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to lead resolution of complex, cross‑functional issues
Effective leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to lead projects and work cross‑functionally without direct authority
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence diverse stakeholders
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
CTO and Senior VP of Applied Materials; President of Applied Ventures
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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