About the role
AI summarisedJoin Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the electronics industry. This role is crucial in driving material innovation by managing complex sourcing, development, and commercialization processes to support cutting-edge chip and display manufacturing.
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; may negotiate contracts under direct supervision.
- Manage the materials change control process, meeting cost objectives and resolving quality issues.
- Track total landed costs targets and generate/publish Key Process Indicators.
- Collaborate with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead items, and inspection requirements.
- Actively mediate with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.
Requirements
- Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
- Knowledge of best practices and how the area integrates with others.
- Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgment based on multiple information sources.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus.
- Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, planning, production control).
- Familiarity with supplier selection and assessment processes.