Materials Project Manager – B2

Key responsibilities

• Forecast and communicate engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers under direct supervision.
• Provide input to outsourcing decisions by performing make‑versus‑buy analysis.
• Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Participate in the Materials Core Team and coordinate product development deliverables with buyers, planners, and production control.
• Support the creation, release, and updates of new project materials strategy.
• Participate in commercialization (transition) materials plan and material change control processes.
• Assist in supplier price and delivery negotiations; may negotiate contracts as necessary.
• Utilize preferred supplier selection and assessment processes when selecting suppliers.
• Complete supplier risk assessments on critical and unique parts.
• Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
• Work with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long‑lead parts, and inspection requirements.
• Assist in developing supplier and commodity road maps for engineering.
• Meet cost objectives and resolve quality issues.
• Generate and publish key process indicators (KPI).
• Track total landed cost targets.
• Utilize value analysis on build‑to‑print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
• Mediate and partner in the resolution of supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.

Required profile

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities.
• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work.
• Provides informal guidance to new team members without formal supervisory responsibilities.
• Solves problems in straightforward situations, analyzing solutions using technical experience and judgment.
• Impacts quality of own work and that of the team, working within guidelines and policies.
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What we offer

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.