Location: Bangalore, IND
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Job Description
The Supplier Account Manager is responsible for managing strategic relationships with assigned suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery performance aligning with organizational goals. This role involves end-to-end supply chain engagement, supplier qualification, and risk mitigation for sourcing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute commodity strategies for Mechanical/Electrical Commodities (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Electro-mechanical) like – Mechanical, Machining, LV Distribution Panels, LV & HV AC/ DC Power Sources, Actuators & Sensors, Pumps, Valves, Motors & Motor assembly, VAC Robot Components, Controllers, PCBA Components, RF Match, Electrical and Electronics components.
Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned OEM suppliers.
Measure & track Supplier KPI's covering cost, quality, Delivery and Lead time.
Identify alternate sources to mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity.
Partner with stakeholders and oversee OEM supplier qualification processes, including technical capability assessments and compliance with global Standards like – IEC, IEEE & ANSI, NEMA, ISA, UL, CE etc.
Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with suppliers that provide structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and materials meeting cost targets and material specifications.
Act as the final escalation point for supplier issues and drive resolution
Evaluate cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Analyze market trends and supplier benchmarks to maintain competitive pricing.
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.
Skills
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 and drive change, partnership and collaboration
Communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner (both verbal and written) to operate and collaborate effectively.
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 strong work ethics and excellent execution of projects and objectives.
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in any field of Engineering
10+ years of Experience in Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Category management, Project Management and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred
Practical experience of procurement of equipment from the OEMs.
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, SAP and Power BI
Knowledge of SAP & Ariba RFQ tool is added advantage
Requirements
An Indian citizen with valid passport & ability to travel to Asia, Singapore, China & USA
Ability to travel 35% 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
Valid driving license
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
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.
