Materials Project Management III

** Who We Are
** 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.
** What We Offer
** Salary:$88,000.00 - $

Location:

Gloucester,MAYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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** Key Responsibilities
*** Own MCOS forecast and delivery for assigned scope; identify gaps to AOP targets and drive executable gap‐closure plans.
* Develop, maintain, and execute MCOS pipeline across multiple lanes, including P2P, DCRs, resourcing, configurations, co‐innovation, and should‐cost initiatives.
* Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory and cost exposure.
* Ensure accurate, timely MCOS and materials cost reporting aligned to BU, AOP, and executive requirements.##
** Functional Knowledge
*** Materials management, sourcing, and supplier performance management
* MCOS / cost‐reduction methodologies and cost tracking tools (e.g., MCOS, MCM or similar)
* Supplier risk assessment, total landed cost, and cost drivers
* Change control, commercialization, and qualification processes
* Should‐cost and value analysis fundamentals##
** Business Expertise
*** Financial acumen to forecast savings, validate cost logic, and assess execution readiness
* Understanding of make‐versus‐buy and outsourcing trade‐offs
* Ability to balance cost, schedule, quality, and supply continuity
* Awareness of short‐term execution needs and out‐year cost outlook
* Data‐driven decision making aligned to AOP and business priorities##
** Leadership
* ** Influence without authority across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain
* Drive alignment and prioritization in a matrixed environment
* Lead cross‐functional MCOS and materials forums and reviews
* Proactively surface risks, headwinds, and mitigation plans to leadership
* Serve as subject matter expert for MCOS tools, processes, and reporting standards##
** Problem Solving
*** Identify cost gaps and translate analysis into executable actions
* Resolve material, supplier, and quality issues impacting cost or schedule
* Address data quality gaps and drive corrective actions with stakeholders
* Navigate competing priorities and remove execution barriers
* Escalate risks appropriately with clear recommendations##
** Impact
* ** MCOS savings delivered versus AOP targets ($ and %)
* Improved forecast accuracy, visibility, and pipeline health
* Reduced material cost and inventory exposure
* Strengthened supplier performance and cost discipline
* Improved cross‐functional execution of cost initiatives##
** Interpersonal Skills
*** Clear, concise communication with technical and non‐technical stakeholders
* Ability to partner effectively with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and suppliers
* Confidence presenting cost and risk topics to leadership
* Strong collaboration, follow‐through, and accountability mindset
* Professional judgment in managing trade‐offs and conflict resolution##
** Success Measures
*** MCOS savings delivered ($ and %) versus AOP targets
* Accuracy and health of active and future MCOS pipeline
* Timeliness and quality of cost‐reduction execution
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