About the role

AI summarised

The Materials Project Manager at Applied Materials oversees the end-to-end supply of critical outsourced components and materials for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring material availability, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and driving process improvements across global supply chains. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills to support production continuity and cost efficiency.

EquipmentOnsiteProject/Program Management

Key Responsibilities

Directly manage supply of a key outsourced module/component that feeds into an Applied Materials tool
Provide weekly readouts on material health status to supply chain executives
Host supplier material readiness review meetings and ensure availability of supplier materials at various Applied locations globally
Manage market share allocations across assigned supplier(s)/programs
Manage supplier short shipments until full closure
Work with suppliers on sub-tier supplier changes to support supply initiatives (e.g., capacity management, cost savings, customer needs)
Facilitate internal stakeholder discussions with suppliers to address issues gating supplier builds (e.g., BOM inaccuracies, engineering spec waivers, rework orders)
Facilitate seamless transition from end-of-life material to replacement material through close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Support inventory management programs (e.g., consignment, VMI, aged WIP management, safety stock)
Work in MRP or similar demand/supply planning system to procure materials for manufacturing assembly, integration, test, or customer spares
Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders, and communicate regularly with suppliers on demand forecasting
Provide timely updates of supplier commits to internal customers via PO promise date, PROMPT, and War room files

Requirements

Experience in supply chain management, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing
Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements
Strong understanding of MRP, ERP, or similar demand/supply planning systems
Experience with purchase order management, BOM maintenance, and PPV request handling
Skilled in inventory management practices (e.g., consignment, VMI, safety stock, aged WIP)
Ability to conduct supplier audits and assess material inventory positions
Experience in logistics coordination and cost optimization (e.g., ocean freight, trucking)
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence internal and external partners
Problem-solving aptitude for addressing supply disruptions, BOM issues, and engineering change impacts
Experience supporting AP dispute resolution and Receiving Variant Notices (RVNs)
Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed for audits and build progress reviews
Experience driving cross-functional process improvement initiatives
Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and tooling components
Strong organizational and documentation skills for maintaining accurate material and supplier data