About the role
AI summarisedJoin Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the electronics industry. As a Materials Project Manager, you will be instrumental in driving material innovation by managing supplier relationships, coordinating product development deliverables, and ensuring the successful commercialization of materials while maintaining cost and quality objectives.
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.
- 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 and 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 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.
- 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).
- Experience in supplier management and negotiation is required.