Supplier Account Management (SAM) III

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced supply chain professional for this individual contributor role. This role can be located at our Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA office and is not remote or hybrid. Key Responsibilities * Aligns and implements commodity strategies. * 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. * 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. Functional Knowledge * Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines Business Expertise * Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Leadership * Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Problem Solving * Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Impact * Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies. Interpersonal Skills * Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. ## Qualifications ### Education: Associate's Degree ### Skills ### Certifications: ### Languages: ### Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: 10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America) ### ### Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: Yes ### Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard) U.S. Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $126,500.00 The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. 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.