Supplier Account Management (SAM) - Commodity Business Manager for Vacuum Pumps

Key Responsibilities Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies. Negotiates and 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. Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base. Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain. Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities. Functional Knowledge Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field. Business Expertise Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Leadership May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Problem Solving Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions. Impact Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies. Interpersonal Skills Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view. Job Details Job ID: R2618391 Location: Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA Salary: $116,000.00 - $159,500.00 Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 25% of the time Relocation Eligible: Yes Benefits Compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits package and may include participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr