Sustainability NPI Materials Program Manager

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Sustainability NPI Materials Program Manager in Santa Clara, CA. The role leads the materials core team, coordinates product development deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners and production control, and works closely with engineering on sourcing, specifications and supplier quality.

Key responsibilities

• Forecast and communicate engineering, materials and manufacturing requirements to suppliers, and provide input to outsourcing decisions through make versus buy analysis.
• Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Lead the Materials Core Team and coordinate product development deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners and production control.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret engineering requirements, and create, release and update the project materials strategy with little or no supervision.
• Assist in supplier price and delivery negotiations and, under direct supervision, negotiate contracts; use the preferred supplier selection and assessment process and complete supplier risk assessments on critical and unique parts.
• Monitor supplier performance on delivery, quality and cost, and coordinate source selection, specification creation and price negotiation.
• Execute the commercialization (transition) materials plan, manage the materials change control process, meet cost objectives and resolve quality issues.
• Generate and publish Key Process Indicators, track total landed cost targets, and work with engineering on preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.
• Help develop supplier and commodity roadmaps to engineering, use value analysis on build-to-print components for Should Cost analysis, and mediate supplier quality issues with quality and engineering teams, escalating to Commodity Business Managers when needed.

Required profile

• Depth and breadth of expertise in the specialized discipline of materials and supply chain.
• Able to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Ability to lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and complexity.
• Sophisticated analytical thinking, judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others.

What we offer

• Salary of $124,000 to $171,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and a stock award program.
• A supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and career growth.