Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. POSITION SUMMARY: A Material Program Manager is a self-motivated project leader who can drive a cross-functional team to meet the demands and Supply Chain deliverables of a dynamic Product Development Project (PDP). The MPM will be challenged to provide thorough analysis of the material program performance and drive the decisions that ensure success of the Supply Chain portions of a program. Collaborates with PDP teams to effectively introduce new products to the market, focusing specifically on meeting deliverables related to prototype material availability, material costs, long-term sourcing, risk management, ramp readiness, and release to Operations. Also responsible for optimization of Engineering Inventory and project material liabilities. Acts as the materials point-of-contact for the PDP team and represents Engineering interests in interactions with the Operations & Supply Chain teams.