Materials Project Management

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day.

Requirements

• Responsible for initiating and managing RFQ, lead time, should cost (Cost estimation) request assigned by internal stakeholders.
• Able to utilize existing supplier matrix for quoting, negotiate and award business to supplier.
• Drive dual sourcing to ensure supply continuity, understand long-lead drivers and develop lead time mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies/ plans for NPI/ Pilot projects.
• Responsible for supplier part qualification per inspection requirements for components identified as critical parts.
• Ability to understand multi-level BOM, read drawings, special process/ specifications and communicate with suppliers.
• Identify make vs. buy opportunities and drive alignment/decision with key stakeholders
• Using software tools, perform regular cost roll-up and analyze cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost target.
• Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted cost, create and deliver presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.
• Develop supplier selection process for piece parts and outsourced modules/ assemblies, identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.
• Ensure smooth product transition from NPI to volume manufacturing.
• Qualification & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Preferably Electrical or Electronics) with minimum of 6 years of experience into sourcing, program management and supplier management.