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Job Description:

As part of Intel Foundry and within our Foundry Construction and Sourcing organization, we are seeking an experienced Account Manager to own the strategic and operational relationship with one of our largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers.

In this role, you will be the primary interface between our fab network and the supplier, driving commercial negotiations, cost/performance improvements, and alignment to our technology and capacity roadmaps. You will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Capital Procurement to deliver business outcomes that enable new capability into our engineering organization and predictable fab operations at scale for our manufacturing organization. You will drive development and implementation of both commercial and technology strategies to secure innovation and enable long term business growth.

What you are responsible for:

• Own the Supplier Relationship: Serve as the single threaded leader for a top-tier equipment supplier across commercial, delivery, quality, and service dimensions; facilitate executive business reviews and quarterly operating cadences. Manages a large, highly visible strategic supplier relation, often with senior leadership/executive contacts to drive value through strategic sourcing decisions and align philosophical business partnership and working model across both companies.
• Align on Technology and Capacity Roadmaps: Coordinate with Process/Manufacturing Engineering and the supplier on tool/variant selection, upgrades, and lifecycle planning; integrate qualification timelines with fab ramp plans.
• Supplier Performance Management: Define and track KPIs (OTD, cycle time, install-to-accept, MTBF/MTTR, cost, quality/defect rates, parts availability); drive structured corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate and Manage Commercials: Lead pricing, terms, lead-time, payment, warranty, spares/service agreements, and long-term supply arrangements; ensure compliance to master agreements and capitalize on volume leverage. Create robust negotiation strategies and cost targeting through understanding of market dynamics, industry benchmarking, and key trends.
• Cost and Value Delivery: Lead total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives-capex optimization, spares/consumables strategies, field service models, reuse and extend-use programs, and performance-based contracts.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Orchestrate internal stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, PMO, Finance, Legal) to resolve issues, approve changes (ECOs), and land decisions; drive clarity in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.
• Data-Driven Business Management: Maintain accurate demand signals, install/qualification schedules, and supply commits; use dashboards and analytics to anticipate constraints and inform trade-off decisions.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to company policies, ESG/Responsible Sourcing standards, trade compliance, and contractual obligations.
• People management: Drive results by inspiring people, role modeling Intel values, developing the capabilities of others, and ensuring a productive work environment.

In this role you will work together with commodity managers and supply chain engineers to set priorities and to ensure all cost, quality, availability, technology, and sustainability goals are achieved consistently.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations-preferably in high-tech manufacturing or semiconductor equipment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capital equipment lifecycles, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and drive cross functional alignment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate independently in a fast paced, matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience working with semiconductor fab equipment suppliers (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition, metrology).
• Proven track record in managing long-term supplier partnerships, cost reduction programs, and supply continuity strategies.
• Familiarity with technical roadmaps, equipment qualification processes, and capital project planning in semiconductor fabs.
• Experience supporting or leading escalations, risk mitigation activities, and executive level supplier business reviews.

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

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
This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

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: $180,140.00-254,320.00 USD

The 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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
Requisition #: JR0285379

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