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Director – Supplier Account Management
Applied Materials, Inc. (company site, opens in a new tab)15+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 35–60 LPA
Posted on 10 Sept
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About This Role
- Define and execute global sourcing and commodity strategies to build resilient, cost-competitive supplier ecosystems aligned with business goals.
- Lead and manage India-based Machining and Surface Treatment supplier account teams, overseeing supplier partnerships and global negotiation strategies.
- Ensure supply chain risk mitigation, compliance, and enable supplier integration for new product introductions and business growth.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s or MBA preferred).
- 15+ years in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing with 7-10 years in leadership managing global sourcing teams and supplier ecosystems.
- Indian citizen with valid passport and willingness to travel 35-50% internationally.
- Experience with supplier ecosystem management, global negotiations, compliance, and supply chain risk mitigation.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced leader capable of managing globally distributed, cross-cultural sourcing teams with strategic influence on senior stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills demonstrated by leading complex, high-value global supplier deals.
- Background in building supply chains in emerging markets, particularly India, with expertise in global trade compliance and digital sourcing tools.