Materials Project Manager (B2)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for display and semiconductor chips, is hiring a Materials Project Manager (B2) in Singapore. The role reports directly to a supervisor and covers supplier coordination, sourcing and material planning for product development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Forecast and communicate engineering, materials and manufacturing requirements to suppliers, and give input to outsourcing decisions through make-versus-buy analysis.
• Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimise inventory exposure.
• Take part in the Materials Core Team and coordinate product development deliverables with buyers, planners and production control.
• Support the creation, release and update of the materials strategy, and take part in the commercialisation (transition) materials plan and the material change control process.
• Assist in supplier price and delivery negotiations and, under direct supervision, negotiate contracts; select suppliers using the preferred supplier selection and assessment process.
• Complete supplier risk assessments for critical and unique parts and monitor supplier performance on delivery, quality and cost.
• Work with engineering on critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements, and help build supplier and commodity roadmaps.
• Meet cost objectives, resolve quality issues, generate and publish Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and track total landed cost targets.
• Use value analysis on build-to-print components for Should Cost analysis, and mediate supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.

Required profile

• Expanded conceptual knowledge in the own discipline and broadened capabilities.
• Understanding of key business drivers and ability to solve problems in straightforward situations using technical experience and judgment.
• No supervisory responsibilities, though informal guidance is given to new team members.
• Able to explain complex information clearly and work within guidelines and policies.

What we offer

• Full-time position with travel of about 10% of the time.
• Relocation eligible.
• A supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and career growth.