Job description

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Salary: $92,000.00 - $126,500.00 Location: Austin,TX, Chandler,AZ, Santa Clara,CA, Tempe,AZ You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits . Key Responsibilities • 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. Qualifications • 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. Travel: If located outside of Arizona travel required once a month to Arizona. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No 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. 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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Austin,TX, Chandler,AZ, Santa Clara,CA, Tempe,AZ
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.
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.
If located outside of Arizona travel required once a month to Arizona.
Additional Information
Assignee / Regular
Yes, 25% of the Time

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