Supplier Account management - Metal Machining

The 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 machined components Key Responsibilities * Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers for metal machining commodities * Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers * Conduct regular supplier capability/capacity assessments to support Applied Materials demand and mitigating supply chain risks * Measure supplier KPI's covering cost, quality, Delivery and Lead time. * Identify alternate sources to enhance capacity, mitigate supply risks and ensure continuity * Continuously evaluate market trends, cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and to maintain competitive pricing * Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base * Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and materials meeting the cost targets and material specifications * Act as the escalation point for supplier issues and drive resolution * 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 multiple BU's and drive change, partnership and collaboration * 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 field of Mechanical/Production Engineering * 10+ years of Experience in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred * Strong Manufacturing process knowledge of machining processes * 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 * Ability to travel 25% 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 ## Qualifications ### Education: Associate's Degree ### Skills ### Certifications: ### Languages: ### Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: Day (India) ### ### Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: Yes ### Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard) Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.