Materials Project Manager (B3)

At Applied Materials, we're looking for a Materials Project Manager to lead our engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements. The successful candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, be able to lead a team, and have experience with materials and manufacturing.

Requirements

• Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers
• Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis
• Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure
• Creates, releases and updates new project materials strategy
• Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations
• Coordinates activities around source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with appropriate team members
• Executes commercialization (transition) materials plan
• Manages materials change control process
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements
• Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Bonus and stock award program
• Generous paid time off
• 401k matching
• Relocation assistance