Materials Project Manager (multiple openings
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing, Process Engineer
Materials Project Management
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.
If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
Salary: $88,000.00 - $
Location:
Austin, TX
This posting is for external candidates only. Internal (employees) should not apply here, but instead apply to each respective MPM role (via the internal career site).
Applied Materials is growing! We have multiple openings within our supply chain organization for Materials Project Management (MPM). Please be aware that all roles are onsite 100% (no remote or hybrid opportunities). The salary range shown is for a specific grade/level. Actual grade/level will be determined at time of offer, and may be higher or lower than the range shown in this posting.
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.
- Sourcing:
Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary. Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost). - Materials:
Coordinates activities around source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with appropriate team members. - Executes commercialization (transition) materials plan).
- Manages materials change control process. Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators . Tracks total landed costs targets.
- Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
- Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups. Escalate issues to Commodity Business Managers when necessary.
- 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
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In…
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