Vendor Master Project Manager

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vendor Master Project Manager is responsible for leading global Vendor Master Data Management initiatives that support supplier onboarding, master data governance, ERP implementations, business unit integrations, and process improvement programs across Applied Materials. This role serves as the primary liaison between Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, IT, Vendor Master Operations, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable supplier master data processes. The position drives cross-functional projects involving SAP MDG, supplier onboarding, purchasing organization extensions, company code implementations, data conversion activities, and process standardization to support business growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Responsibilities

Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.
Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate.
Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.
Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.
Effectively work with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program.