Key Responsibilities * ### Strategic relationship manager for key suppliers * ### Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute on all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement within your commodity/category * ### Take complete ownership of assigned suppliers & drives supplier in achieving quality, cost, delivery or lead-time targets, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain. * ### Negotiates and manages supplier commercial agreements which is the basis for all business relationships between Applied Materials and supplier. * ### For specific commodities: develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies as they support our internal customers. * ### Support business in spend management projects - driving savings, process effectiveness, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved visibility and control of expenditures * ### Support new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base * ### Close interactions with RD&E teams to identify new capabilities needed and identify new suppliers to support these requirements * ### Understands the use of competitive cost engineering that allows for favorable negotiation with suppliers * ### Conduct regular supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s) with key stakeholders for supplier performance reviews 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: Bachelor'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, 25% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: No ### Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard) 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.