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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
Salary:
$147,000.00 - $202,500.00
Location:
Santa Clara, CA
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Strong people leadership and supplier engineering management experience.
- Deep technical expertise in electrostatic chucks (ESC), heaters (HTR), and advanced ceramics, including materials, manufacturing processes, supplier qualification, supplier development, and quality systems.
- Develop suppliers to meet special capabilities, processes, capacity and quality. Support Quality Improvement work assistance via Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events and auditing suppliers.
- Meet key performance measures within the organization in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Determine and maintain the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budgetary planning and ensure launch dates and cost reduction targets are met.
- Provide direction in developing employee base and driving improvements within key functions in area of responsibility.
- Maintain effective relationships with key internal customers and support organizations. Work with cross functional departments, to develop cost reduction and avoidance initiatives and supply base improvement projects.
- Perform quantitative, statistical, and risk analyses to determine the direct and indirect costs. Follow Six Sigma and continuous improvement processes to improve departmental performance on an ongoing basis.
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.
Business Expertise
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.
Leadership
Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.
Problem Solving
Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.
Impact
Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives. Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function.
Interpersonal Skills
Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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
Salary:
$147,000.00 - $202,500.00
Location:
Santa Clara, CA
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Strong people leadership and supplier engineering management experience.
- Deep technical expertise in electrostatic chucks (ESC), heaters (HTR), and advanced ceramics, including materials, manufacturing processes, supplier qualification, supplier development, and quality systems.
- Develop suppliers to meet special capabilities, processes, capacity and quality. Support Quality Improvement work assistance via Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events and auditing suppliers.
- Meet key performance measures within the organization in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Determine and maintain the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budgetary planning and ensure launch dates and cost reduction targets are met.
- Provide direction in developing employee base and driving improvements within key functions in area of responsibility.
- Maintain effective relationships with key internal customers and support organizations. Work with cross functional departments, to develop cost reduction and avoidance initiatives and supply base improvement projects.
- Perform quantitative, statistical, and risk analyses to determine the direct and indirect costs. Follow Six Sigma and continuous improvement processes to improve departmental performance on an ongoing basis.
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.
Business Expertise
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.
Leadership
Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.
Problem Solving
Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.
Impact
Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives. Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function.
Interpersonal Skills
Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supplier manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Experience managing supplier relationships and conducting performance reviews
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for purchase order and inventory management
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and achieve measurable cost reductions
- Knowledge of sourcing processes including RFP development, bid analysis, and supplier selection
- Familiarity with risk assessment frameworks and supplier continuity planning
Tips for Your Supplier Manager Job Search
Quantify your cost savings and efficiency gains
Hiring managers want to see the dollar impact of your negotiations and process improvements. Pull actual numbers from your past roles, such as cost reductions achieved or lead times shortened, and lead with those on your resume's bullet points.
Highlight your preferred supplier program experience
Many postings specifically ask for experience building or managing preferred supplier lists. If you've developed qualification criteria, run supplier scorecards, or led rationalization projects, name those explicitly rather than describing them under a generic 'vendor management' label.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supplier manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to match your category expertise
Supplier managers in direct materials manufacturing and those in indirect spend for professional services face very different day-to-day demands. Search within the industry where your commodity or category knowledge is deepest so your resume reads as an immediate fit.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask how you've aligned stakeholders in engineering, finance, or operations behind a sourcing decision. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you built consensus across departments, not just examples of running an RFP process.
Negotiate by anchoring to market benchmarks
When discussing your offer, reference publicly available compensation benchmarks from sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics rather than citing what a former employer paid. This positions you as data-driven, which aligns directly with the analytical credibility hiring teams expect from supply chain professionals.
Supplier Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supplier managers?
The companies hiring the most supplier managers right now include Eaton, Oracle, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, retail, and technology firms consistently represent the heaviest hiring volume for this role.
How many supplier manager jobs are remote?
About 66% of supplier manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in direct manufacturing and logistics environments. Strategic sourcing and indirect category management positions tend to offer the most remote flexibility because they rely less on physical production oversight.
How do you become a supplier manager?
Most supplier managers start in procurement coordinator, buyer, or supply chain analyst roles and build up experience managing purchase orders and vendor relationships before stepping into a management title. Earning a certification such as a Certified Professional in Supply Management credential strengthens your candidacy, as does demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and tracking supplier performance against defined KPIs.
Can you get a supplier manager job without direct experience?
Yes, candidates from adjacent roles such as purchasing analyst, operations coordinator, or category specialist regularly move into supplier manager positions by emphasizing transferable skills. Stress any experience you have evaluating vendors, running competitive bids, or managing contracts, and highlight exposure to ERP systems, since technical familiarity often offsets a gap in formal supplier management titles.
What does the supplier manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and category experience, followed by a panel or hiring manager interview that uses behavioral questions to test cross-functional influence and negotiation skill. Many employers add a case study or presentation round where you're asked to walk through how you would evaluate a supplier, structure a sourcing event, or respond to a supply disruption scenario.
Where can I find and apply to supplier manager jobs?
You can find and apply to supplier manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and category focus, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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