About the role
AI summarisedJoin Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the electronics industry. As a Material Project Manager II, you will be instrumental in driving material innovation by managing supplier relationships, coordinating product development deliverables, and executing commercialization plans to support cutting-edge technology.
EquipmentOnsiteProject/Program Management
Key Responsibilities
- Forecast and communicate engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
- Provide input on outsourcing decisions through make versus buy analysis and coordinate demand signals via MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
- Form the Materials Core Team and coordinate product development deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control.
- Assist in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision, may negotiate contracts and complete supplier risk assessments on critical parts.
- Manage the materials change control process, meet cost objectives, and resolve quality issues while tracking total landed costs.
- Collaborate with engineering to identify preliminary critical and long-lead parts, and assist in developing supplier road maps.
- Actively mediate and partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.
Requirements
- Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
- Basic knowledge of related engineering disciplines.
- Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others.
- Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgment based on multiple information sources.
- Proven ability to build consensus among cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality).
- Ability to act as a resource and potentially lead small projects.