RTM Supplier Management

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Supplier Management professional in Singapore. The role covers commodity strategy, supplier agreements and supplier performance, with travel of about 25% of the time.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, align and implement commodity strategies, and engage with the PLC process to keep them aligned.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements that define the relationship between Applied Materials and its supply base.
• Direct new supplier introductions and disengagements with the supply base.
• Drive resolution of systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead time, including engagement with sub-tiers.
• Develop and present high-level cost reduction opportunities.
• Approve, deliver and manage Supplier Performance Improvement Plans, and drive formal supplier performance reviews.

Required profile

• Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within the own job family and knowledge of related ones.
• In-depth understanding of how the discipline fits within the segment or function.
• Able to manage multiple related teams, set priorities and allocate resources.
• Able to identify and resolve complex technical, operational and organizational problems.
• Ability to influence internally and externally, including senior management.
• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with them.