Director – Supplier Account Management

Applied Materials
Bengaluru
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Executive presence","Stakeholder management","Negotiation acumen","Data-driven problem-solving"]

Lead and execute global supplier account management and sourcing strategy to drive end-to-end supply chain excellence. Head India-based supplier account teams, define commodity strategies, and build resilient, diversified supplier ecosystems. Own executive-level supplier relationships, lead complex global negotiations, and mitigate geopolitical and supply risks. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and NPI to enable supplier qualification and new product introductions, while driving KPI performance and digital transformation using tools like SAP and Ariba.

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Applied Materials
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Director – Supplier Account Management

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Job Summary

Lead and execute global supplier account management and sourcing strategy to drive end-to-end supply chain excellence. Head India-based supplier account teams, define commodity strategies, and build resilient, diversified supplier ecosystems. Own executive-level supplier relationships, lead complex global negotiations, and mitigate geopolitical and supply risks. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and NPI to enable supplier qualification and new product introductions, while driving KPI performance and digital transformation using tools like SAP and Ariba.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and implement global commodity strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and portfolio optimization aligned to growth, cost, and risk objectives.
  • •Build resilient supplier ecosystems by establishing supplier strategies and governance for performance, risk management, and compliance.
  • •Own executive-level supplier relationships, act as a senior escalation point, and lead partnerships, joint development, and long-term agreements.
  • •Lead large-scale global negotiations and contracting to balance cost optimization, long-term value, and supply assurance.
  • •Mitigate supply chain risks, ensure compliance with global regulations, drive supplier KPIs, and enable supplier integration for new product introductions.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s degree/MBA preferred).
  • •15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing.
  • •Minimum 7–10 years in leadership roles managing global sourcing teams and supplier ecosystems.
  • •Proven track record leading complex, high-value global negotiations and building supply chains in emerging markets (India preferred).
  • •Indian citizen with a valid passport and ability for frequent international travel (up to 35–50% globally) and work across multiple time zones.
Experience:15+ yearsSupply chainProcurementStrategic sourcingGlobal negotiationsEmerging markets
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering
Skills:Strategic thinkingExecutive presenceStakeholder managementNegotiation acumenData-driven problem-solving
Licenses:Valid driving license
Tech Stack:SAPAribaAnalytics platforms

Eligibility

Nationality:Indian National

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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