Strategic Account Manager Fab Equipment Sourcing

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Join a leading innovator in the semiconductor industry, where we are committed to driving technological advancements and fostering long-term business growth. Our company values collaboration, innovation, and excellence, providing an environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact.

We are seeking an experienced Account Manager to own the strategic and operational relationship with one of our largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers. As the primary interface between our fab network and the supplier, you will drive commercial negotiations, cost/performance improvements, and align our technology and capacity roadmaps. This role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Capital Procurement to deliver business outcomes that enable new capabilities and predictable fab operations at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Relationship Management: Serve as the leader for a top-tier equipment supplier, facilitating executive business reviews and managing strategic supplier relations.
• Technology and Capacity Alignment: Coordinate with engineering teams and suppliers on tool selection, upgrades, and lifecycle planning.
• Performance Management: Define and track KPIs, drive corrective actions, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Commercial Negotiations: Lead pricing, terms, and long-term supply arrangements, ensuring compliance and leveraging market dynamics.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Orchestrate internal stakeholders to resolve issues and drive clarity in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Data-Driven Management: Use analytics to anticipate constraints and inform trade-off decisions.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to company policies and contractual obligations.
• People Management: Inspire and develop team capabilities, ensuring a productive work environment.

As a Successful Candidate, You Will:

• Demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Foster collaboration and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Inspire and develop the capabilities of others, role modeling company values.

Are you ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a significant impact in the semiconductor industry? Apply now to join our team and drive innovation and growth!

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. This Position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, business, STEM or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations-preferably in high-tech manufacturing or semiconductor equipment or working in manufacturing processes, capital equipment lifecycles, and supplier performance management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering, business administration (MBA), supply chain, STEM or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of direct experience working with:

  • Semiconductor fab equipment suppliers (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition, metrology).

  • Managing long-term supplier partnerships, cost reduction programs, and supply continuity strategies.

  • Technical roadmaps, equipment qualification processes, and capital project planning in semiconductor fabs.

  • Supporting or leading escalations, risk mitigation activities, and executive level supplier business reviews

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $128,080.00-254,320.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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