Applied Materials Supplier Account Manager 

Singapore, Singapore 

585862476

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 in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives.
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function.

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally.