Applied Materials

Builds equipment for chip and display factories

OEM Supplier Account Manager

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in any field of Engineering is required.
15+ years of experience in manufacturing, strategic sourcing, category management, project management, and/or relevant industry certifications are preferred.
Practical experience procuring equipment from OEMs is required.
At least 5 years of leading large-scale commercial negotiations with large suppliers is required.
Experience working in a startup environment establishing supply-chain ecosystems targeting the domestic India market is preferred.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, and Power BI is required.
Knowledge of the SAP and Ariba RFQ tool is an advantage.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to read people quickly and adapt to complex situations are required.
The ability to read technical drawings is required.
The ability to develop strong relationships in a matrixed organization to influence and drive change, partnership, and collaboration is required.
Experience working globally with people from a variety of cultures and sound knowledge of logistics and customs regulations, including import and export, are required.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems using a data-driven, rigorous approach is required.
An Indian citizen with a valid passport is required.
The ability to travel to Asia, Singapore, China, and the United States is required.
The ability to travel 35% of work time is required; the Additional Information section separately states 20% travel.
Flexibility to work from home or the office is required.
Flexibility to work across multiple time zones as needed to collaborate with teams across regions is required.
A valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute commodity strategies for OEM commodities, including electrical, electronics, instrumentation, and electromechanical products such as low-voltage distribution panels; low- and high-voltage AC/DC power sources; actuators and sensors; pumps; valves; motors and motor assemblies; vacuum robot components; controllers; PCBA components; RF match; and electrical and electronics components.
Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned OEM suppliers.
Measure and track supplier key performance indicators 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, including technical capability assessments and compliance with global standards such as IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, ISA, UL, and CE.
Negotiate commercial terms and supplier contracts that structure business relationships between Applied Materials and its supply base.
Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and materials that meet cost targets and material specifications.
Serve as the final escalation point for supplier issues and drive resolution.
Evaluate cost structures and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
Analyze market trends and supplier benchmarks to maintain competitive pricing.
Align and implement commodity strategies.
Manage new supplier introductions and supplier disengagement requirements for the Applied Materials supply base.
Support resolution of systemic supply-chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, or lead time.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a startup environment establishing new supply-chain ecosystems targeting the domestic India market.
Knowledge of the SAP and Ariba RFQ tool.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

Bangalore,IND

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Who We Are

Location: Bangalore, IND

What We Offer

Job Description

The OEM 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 OEM equipment sourcing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute commodity strategies for OEM Commodities (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Electro-mechanical) like – 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
15+ 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, 20% 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.

About the Company

Applied Materials

Builds equipment for chip and display factories

Applied Materials designs and builds precision machines that chipmakers and display manufacturers use to form, shape and inspect thin layers of material. Its platforms handle steps such as depositing films and removing unwanted material, helping chipmakers create transistors and wiring at atomic scale. Customers include makers of logic chips and memory, as well as manufacturers of advanced displays. The company earns money from equipment sales, replacement parts and services, and factory software that schedules production and monitors manufacturing processes. Applied Materials was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA
Founded: 1967

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