Materials Project Manager III (B3)
About the Company
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 we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.
Responsibilities
- Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
- Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis.
- Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
- Forms Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control.
- Collaborates with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements.
- Creates, releases, and updates new project materials strategy under some supervision.
- Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; may negotiate contracts under direct supervision.
- Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers.
- Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts.
- Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
- Coordinates activities around source selection, specification creation, and price negotiation with appropriate team members.
- Executes commercialization (transition) materials plan.
- Manages materials change control process.
- Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues.
- Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators.
- Tracks total landed costs targets.
- Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts, and inspection requirements.
- Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
- Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
- Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.
- Escalates issues to Commodity Business Managers when necessary.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
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. Learn more about our benefits.
Pay
Salary: $88,000.00 - $121,000.00. The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
Schedule
- Time Type: Full time
- Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Eligible: No