Supplier Account Management III - B3

Applied Materials Open · verified Sep 23, 2026

2 Locations Full-time Mid-level Account Management

At a glance

Mid-level Account Management role at Applied Materials. 2 Locations · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleAccount Management

SeniorityMid-level

Location2 Locations

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 18, 2026 · 13d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Create and carry out strategies for assigned commodities, keeping them aligned with the PLC process
Negotiate supplier agreements and oversee their upkeep across the supply base
Bring new suppliers into the supply base or manage supplier exits when required
Resolve recurring supply chain problems involving quality, cost, delivery, or lead time
Find and present major opportunities to reduce costs

What you bring

Deep or broad expertise in your specialized discipline or field
The judgment to analyze complex problems and guide others toward workable solutions
The ability to explain difficult subjects and negotiate changes in others’ viewpoints

Who this fits

This role suits someone who can lead functional teams or moderately complex projects and handle supplier negotiations. The position is based in Osaka or Tokyo, Japan, includes travel for about one-fifth of the time, and is not eligible for relocation.

From the employer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:

Osaka,JPN, Tokyo,JPN

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.

Key Responsibilities

Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

Business Expertise

Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

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.