Applied Materials
Applied Materials
Applied Materials razvija rešitve na področju inženirstva materialov za proizvodnjo polprevodnikov in naprednih zaslonov. Njene tehnologije omogočajo izdelavo čipov in zaslonov z natančnim spreminjanjem materialov na atomski ravni ter uporabo teh zmogljivosti v industrijski proizvodnji. Podjetje podpira inovacije tudi z raziskavami, naložbami tveganega kapitala in programi skupnega razvoja ter tako prispeva k napredku pri proizvodnji tehnologij in energetsko učinkovitejšem računalništvu.

Senior Rare Earths Supplier Account Manager

Lead rare-earth sourcing, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and risk planning for Applied Materials’ semiconductor equipment business. Shape global supply strategies through cost analysis, market intelligence, and cross-functional leadership.

Opis

  • Create category strategies for rare-earth materials and related technologies, including magnets, motors, and coatings.
  • Evaluate global supply markets, capacity, cost factors, geopolitical risks, trade limits, and supply-chain vulnerabilities.
  • Turn market research into sourcing plans and risk controls.
  • Source, qualify, develop, and manage strategic suppliers throughout the rare-earth value chain, from mining and refining to magnets, components, and recycling.
  • Lead complex negotiations and manage contracts covering price, supply, capacity, intellectual property, quality, liability, continuity, and performance.
  • Prepare cost models, total ownership cost assessments, scenarios, and business cases to guide supplier choices and executive decisions.
  • Work with technical teams on specifications, qualification criteria, product road maps, and supplier development priorities.
  • Set supplier performance measures and lead reviews, corrective actions, capacity planning, and continuous improvement.
  • Build dual sourcing, localization, inventory, recycling, and alternative-material plans to strengthen supply and reduce concentration risk.
  • Coordinate sourcing decisions across teams and present recommendations, risks, trade-offs, and approval requests to senior leaders.
  • Track technology, pricing, regulation, sustainability, and emerging suppliers in the rare-earth market.
  • Negotiate and administer supplier agreements governing Applied Materials’ relationships with its supply base.
  • Participate in the PLC process to align sourcing with commodity strategies.
  • Oversee new supplier onboarding and supplier disengagement requirements.
  • Resolve systemic supply-chain problems affecting quality, cost, delivery, or lead times, including issues involving sub-tier suppliers.
  • Identify and present significant cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and bring stakeholders into alignment, including without formal authority.
  • Set company-wide supply strategies for critical materials and components.
  • Influence major spending, multi-year commitments, supplier investments, capacity choices, and technology development priorities.
  • Provide analysis and recommendations for senior management decisions across products, business units, and regions.

Zahteve

  • Bachelor’s degree in materials science, metallurgy, chemical or mechanical engineering, supply chain, business, or a related discipline.
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier or commodity management, engineering, operations, or commercial contracting.
  • Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationships, negotiation, and contract lifecycle management.
  • Technical understanding of rare-earth elements and the value chain from feedstock through separation, metals and alloys, magnets, motors, coatings, and finished components.
  • Working knowledge of material specifications, manufacturing processes, supplier qualification, quality systems, and change control.
  • Experience working with machine shops and suppliers of machined parts and assemblies.
  • Knowledge of machining and machined-part production, supplier capabilities, cost factors, quality needs, and production constraints.
  • Working knowledge of aluminum and steel raw materials, including grades, specifications, forms, processing, availability, and pricing factors.
  • Ability to negotiate and administer complex supply, development, confidentiality, and commercial agreements.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills, including cost modeling, market analysis, forecasting, capacity analysis, and total-cost evaluation.
  • Understanding of geopolitical, environmental, regulatory, responsible-sourcing, and trade-compliance issues affecting critical minerals.
  • Proficiency in supplier performance management, risk assessment, executive presentations, and cross-functional program management.
  • Experience building and executing global category strategies in technically complex, supply-constrained, or highly regulated markets.
  • Demonstrated success managing high-value supplier relationships and improving cost, quality, delivery, capacity, innovation, and continuity.
  • Experience working across regions and cultures and engaging suppliers at executive, commercial, and technical levels.
  • Experience briefing senior executives and preparing executive reports, presentations, business cases, and decision materials.
  • Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export-control laws and regulations because the role involves access to ITAR-controlled technical data and information.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.
  • Preferred: direct experience with permanent magnets, electric motors, rare-earth coatings, critical minerals, advanced materials, or related high-technology supply chains.
  • Preferred: experience negotiating long-term agreements, take-or-pay arrangements, capacity investments, index-based pricing, or other strategic supply mechanisms.
  • Preferred: working relationships or market experience across North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Preferred: graduate degree, professional procurement certification, or formal training in contracting or negotiation.

Ugodnosti

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Eligible for bonus programs.
  • Eligible for stock awards.
  • Relocation assistance eligibility.
  • A supportive workplace that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities.
  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Accessibility assistance available during the application process.

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