About the role

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Join Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the electronics industry. As NPI Sourcing & Material Manager, you will be instrumental in driving material innovation by managing supplier relationships, coordinating product development deliverables, and ensuring successful commercialization of cutting-edge products.

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; may negotiate contracts under direct supervision.
Monitor supplier performance regarding delivery, quality, and cost.
Manage the materials change control process while meeting cost objectives and resolving quality issues.
Work with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead items, and inspection requirements.
Actively mediate and partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues.

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.
Proven ability to build consensus among cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality).
Experience in coordinating product development processes.
Ability to track total landed costs targets and generate KPIs.