CoE NPI Supply Chain Program Manager

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for the semiconductor and advanced display industries. We are seeking an accomplished NPI Supply Chain Program Manager with a strong sense of accountability to join our CoE NPI Supply Chain Program team. The successful candidate will own commodity strategy, supplier selection, cost performance, and the timely integration of CoE technology innovations into NPI programs. Candidates should have strategic sourcing and supply chain expertise, preferably in semiconductors, and proven experience leading complex sourcing programs independently in a fast-paced, corporate-level environment. Our mission is to accelerate new product commercialization through cross-functional synergies, standardized supply-chain strategy and execution, improved cost and gross margin performance, and the timely proliferation of technology innovations into NPI programs. The NPI SCPM is a success-critical enabler for CoE innovation implementation, driving Product Sourcing Strategy, Product Cost Performance, Corporate Synergies, and Effective Implementation of technology innovations and cost optimization into new products. The scope spans Supply Chain Strategy & Resiliency, Lab Qual/Cut-in Management, CM Selection & HVM Readiness, Cost Apportionment Model (CAM), Best BoM Assessment, and Cost Reduction Roadmap & Execution across MCOS.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years in Strategic Sourcing, Program Management, consulting, and/or Supply Chain, preferably in semiconductors.
• Demonstrated ability to work and execute independently in a highly complex, fast-paced, corporate-level environment.
• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query/Power Pivot) and PowerPoint storytelling.
• Ability to influence without authority; concise written and verbal communication.
• Executive presence: ability to present complex topics simply and handle challenging Q&A.
• High ownership: identifies gaps, proposes solutions, and drives closure.
• Bias for action with quality and compliance; structured problem solving (5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Experience with Lean/Kaizen, standard work, and process optimization.

Nice To Haves

• MS/MBA preferred.
• Experience in Polymers & Plastics, precision machining.
• Experience with Laser & Sensors – optical, motion, temperature, pressure, and process sensors.
• Experience with Solid State Batteries – next-generation energy storage, cell chemistry, and qualification.
• Experience with PCBA – Contract Manufacturer/ EMS engagement, BoM management, component sourcing, HVM ramp.
• Experience in Precision Metal Machining, Sheet Metal Competency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies, including market intelligence, supplier landscape analysis, and multi-year sourcing roadmaps.
• Manage supplier selection and qualification processes, including RFx, technical/commercial evaluations, and CM selection for High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) readiness.
• Lead negotiation and contracting efforts for pricing, Statements of Work (SOWs), Terms and Conditions (T&Cs), and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization.
• Oversee Cost Apportionment Model (CAM), should-costing, Best Bill of Materials (BoM) scenarios, and cost reduction roadmap execution.
• Ensure supply chain resiliency through dual sourcing, risk mitigation, and lab qualification/cut-in management.
• Manage end-to-end program planning, including scope, schedule, critical path, dependencies, and milestones.
• Drive execution rigor through operating cadence, action tracking, and stakeholder readouts.
• Manage risks and issues using RAID logs, mitigation strategies, escalations, and decision logs.
• Coordinate and govern vendors/partners across internal and external teams.
• Ensure NPI to HVM ramp readiness, including supply readiness, capacity planning, and ramp governance.
• Manage semiconductor supply chain aspects such as lead-times, allocation, shortage management, and lifecycle/obsolescence.
• Oversee supplier management, including qualification, scorecards, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and corrective actions.
• Apply manufacturing and logistics fundamentals, including MRP concepts, inventory management, and material flow.
• Translate strategy into executable workstreams, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and outcomes.
• Manage executive governance, including steering committees, decision forums, and status narratives.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment across engineering, sourcing, operations, finance, quality, and legal.
• Track and ensure benefits realization, including adoption, savings, and operational impact to closure.
• Conduct quantitative analysis for business cases, sensitivities, and scenarios; design KPIs.
• Utilize advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query/Power Pivot) and PowerPoint for storytelling.
• Influence without authority and communicate concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrate executive presence, present complex topics simply, and handle challenging Q&A.
• Exhibit a high ownership mindset, identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and driving closure.
• Apply a bias for action with quality and compliance, using structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean/Kaizen, standard work, and process optimization.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support for personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level