About the role

AI summarised

The NPI Sourcing & Material Manager at Applied Materials is responsible for managing the end-to-end materials strategy for new product introductions, including forecasting, supplier selection, negotiation, and change control. This role coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality material availability for engineering and manufacturing projects. The position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, and project leadership skills to drive material innovation and resolve supply chain challenges.

EquipmentOnsiteProject/Program Management

Key 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
Under some supervision, creates, releases and updates new project materials strategy
Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary
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

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