Advanced Materials Supplier Account Manager

Applied Materials

Account Manager managing supplier commercial agreements for Applied Materials. Leading supplier strategies, resolving supply chain issues, and building supplier relationships.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
4-7 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

Comp & perks

supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
care for you at work and at home

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Hard Skills & Tools

commodity managementstrategic sourcingsupplier managementcommercial agreement negotiationcost managementsupplier capacity planningrisk mitigationperformance improvementanalytical skillsproblem-solving

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencingcommunicationnegotiationcollaborationcross-functional teamworkrelationship buildingtransparencycontinuous improvementprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Operations