NPI Materials Project Manager IV - (B4)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Requirements

Bachelor/master’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in NPI Sourcing project management role within a manufacturing or technology-driven industry.
Strong knowledge of material planning, procurement, and inventory management principles.
Proficiency in using ERP systems and relevant software tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Excel).
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and achieve cost reduction goals.
Experience in supplier relationship management and supplier performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

Forecast and communicate engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
Provide input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis.
Lead Materials Core Team and coordinate product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control.
Collaborate with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements.
Create, release and maintain new project materials strategy.
Perform supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary.
Utilize the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers.
Complete supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts.
Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, and cost).
Coordinate activities around source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with appropriate team members.
Meet cost objectives and resolves quality issues.
Generate and publish Key Process Indicators.
Track total landed cost targets.
Work with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.
Assist and/ or lead in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
Utilize value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
Actively mediate and partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.
Escalate issues to Commodity Business Managers when necessary.
Use standard tools, dashboards and BKMs to assess supplier capability, including regional capabilities, overall capacity, ability to support rapid prototyping (NPI), ability to support volume manufacturing, and vertical integration (e.g. parts, cleaning, assembly capabilities) to aid in making sustainable sourcing decisions.
Identify make vs. buy opportunities and drive alignment/decision with key stakeholders.
Ensure that product lifecycle programs (PLC) are meeting material cost targets and Gross Margin targets; provide input to Cost Apportionment Models.
Negotiate commercial and exclusivity agreements at a part level.
Analyze BOM cost to identify cost reduction opportunities through design, content reduction/should cost and commercial means; track and ensure timeline implementation of such opportunities.
Establish new-part lead times, understand long-lead drivers and develop lead time mitigation strategies.
Understand critical parts manufacturing cycle times; evaluate and drive natural lead time reduction activity (touch time vs. manufacturing lead times).
Work with supplier to identify their ability to expand capacity to support volume manufacturing.
Develop and leverage process maps for critical parts to streamline the supply chain and understand and mitigate capacity constraints.
Drive dual sourcing activities to mitigate supply risk.
Serve as a cross-functional link; maintain open communication among matrixed stakeholders.
Influence others across a matrix of functions throughout the program/project.
Present sourcing, cost, lead time reduction, capacity initiatives to key stakeholders, management, and internal customers.