Materials Program Manager (Contract)

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Intel is seeking a Materials Program Manager for its Global Operations organization within the Foundry and Construction Sourcing team. This operationally focused role develops, optimizes, and implements supply chain solutions supporting factory operations and Intel’s technology roadmap. The position connects US factory stakeholders, US spares procurement operations, and materials suppliers to help ensure material availability and cost-competitive solutions. The role translates manufacturing inventory forecasts and business requirements into strategies for bills-of-materials stocking, risk mitigation, inventory health and optimization, reliable supply chain processes, and total cost management. It supports uninterrupted supply of spare parts and/or direct materials to US factory sites, provides tactical support to site-based procurement operations, manages inventory and supplier escalations, and coordinates material quality incidents requiring supplier engagement. The position also monitors program indicators, provides status and contingency plans to stakeholders, analyzes data, improves processes and tools, and works across business units and suppliers to align supply with production requirements while balancing cost and inventory. The position is a 36-month Intel contract employee role. It is eligible for a hybrid work model, splitting time between an assigned Intel site and off-site work. The primary location is Hillsboro, Oregon, with additional locations in Phoenix, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or BS degree in supply chain, business, or an associated field.
At least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
At least 2 years of experience with business intelligence tools, data modeling, or data transformation.
At least 2 years of experience managing complex supplier relationships and driving operational strategies.
Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Ability to execute disciplined processes and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
Stakeholder management skills and ability to foster collaborative partnerships across diverse teams.
Analytical mindset and experience with advanced data analysis to support decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI and advanced analytics for problem-solving and process optimization.
Experience using SAP data solutions as a procurement or inventory platform.

Responsibilities

Translate manufacturing inventory forecasts and business requirements into strategies and tactics for bills-of-materials stocking, risk assessment and mitigation, inventory health and optimization, reliable supply chain processes, and total cost improvement.
Deliver uninterrupted supply of scope-aligned spare parts and/or direct materials to primary sites within the US factory network.
Provide daily tactical support to US site-based procurement operations teams and resolve factory impacts rapidly.
Operationalize tactical procurement methods to manage and optimize inventory, forecasting, and materials delivery, and coordinate or sponsor supplier labor as needed.
Drive operational responses and closure of inventory or supplier labor escalations, inventory risks, and related supply chain impacts.
Intake, disposition, and coordinate Material Quality Incidents requiring supplier engagement across the supply chain.
Ensure bills-of-materials integrity and achieve materials availability, cost, and quality goals.
Provide assessments and status updates to stakeholders at multiple levels, establish contingency and gap-closure plans, and monitor program indicators.
Analyze data to run daily supply chain operations and develop solutions for complex business processes.
Standardize indicators, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency and deliver consistent supply chain inventory solutions.
Participate in developing and improving systems, metrics, and tools to drive organizational efficiencies.
Work with cross-organizational teams to advance forward-looking supply chain solutions.
Engage supplier personnel, potentially sponsoring field service engineers, tracking and visualizing budgets, and supporting labor solutions for US factories.
Maintain close alignment with each business unit’s production requirements to maximize output while balancing cost and inventory control.