Supplier Account Manager - Box Build (Commodity)
Applied Materials View all jobs
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers for Box build/BTP assemblies/sheet Metals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers
- Conduct regular supplier capability/capacity assessments to support Applied Materials demand and mitigating supply chain risks
- Measure supplier KPI's covering cost, quality, Delivery and Lead time.
- Identify alternate sources to enhance capacity, mitigate supply risks and ensure continuity
- Continuously evaluate market trends, cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and maintain competitive pricing
- Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base
- Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and materials meeting the cost targets and material specifications
- Act as the escalation point for supplier issues and drive resolution
- Aligns and implements commodity strategies
- Engages new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base
- Support resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time
- Strong negotiator and ability to read people quickly and adapt to complex situations
- Strong communication skills – written & verbal
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Ability to develop strong relationships in a matrixed organization to influence multiple BU's and drive change, partnership and collaboration
- Communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner (both verbal and written) to operate and collaborate effectively.
- Proven experience managing suppliers with integration capabilities, Box build & BTP assemblies
- Experience working with people remotely and ability to leverage technology and influence appropriately in a remote and global working environment.
- Experience working on a global scale with a variety of cultures with sound knowledge of logistics & customs regulation (Import/export)
- Demonstrated ability and passion to solve problems with data driven, rigorous approach.
- Resourceful with a strong work ethics and excellent execution of projects and objectives.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field of Mechanical/Production Engineering
- 10+ years of Experience in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred
- Strong manufacturing process knowledge of integration capabilities
- 5+ years of Leading commercial large scale negotiation with large scale suppliers
- Preferred experience working in start-up environment for establishing new supply chain ecosystems targeting domestic India market
- Proficiency working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of SAP & Ariba RFQ tool is added advantage
- Experience in semiconductor industry is an added advantage
- An Indian citizen with valid passport & ability to travel
- Ability to travel 25% of the work time
- Flexibility to work from home/office environment
- As required Flexibility to work in multiple time zones to collaborate with teams across regions