Supplier Account Management V

Applied Materials

. Develop, align, and implement commodity strategies .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $192,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing commodity strategies, managing supplier agreements, and leading complex projects with significant risk. Capable of resolving supply chain issues and driving supplier performance improvements while effectively communicating with senior stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commodity Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Agreement ManagementProject Execution Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Performance ImprovementComplex Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Supplier Performance ReviewsCost Reduction OpportunitiesSupply Chain Issue ResolutionNew Supplier IntroductionRegulatory Issue Anticipation

Soft Skills

Innovative ThinkingComplex Idea CommunicationPersuasion Skills

Industry Keywords

PLC ProcessHigh-Risk ProjectsBusiness Impact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, align, and implement commodity strategies
Negotiate and manage supplier agreements
Engage with the PLC process to align with commodity strategies
Direct new supplier introduction and supplier disengagement requirements
Resolve systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, or lead time
Engage with sub-tier suppliers when needed
Develop and present high-level cost reduction opportunities
Approve, deliver, and manage Supplier Performance Improvement Plans
Drive formal supplier performance reviews
Lead complex, high-risk projects and develop execution strategies
Influence program, project, or service direction and resource allocation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Regarded as the technical expert in the particular field
In-depth and/or broad expertise in own discipline
Broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function
Ability to anticipate business and regulatory issues
Ability to recommend product, process, or service improvements
Experience leading projects with notable risk and complexity
Ability to develop project execution strategies
Ability to solve unique and complex problems with broad business impact
Conceptual and innovative thinking
Ability to communicate complex ideas, anticipate objections, and persuade senior stakeholders
Willingness to travel 20% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Bonus program eligibility
Stock award program eligibility
Supportive work culture
Career learning, development, and growth opportunities
Employee health and wellbeing programs and support
Relocation not eligible