Materials Program Manager

The Materials Program Manager position in CPO (Capital Procurement Operations) manages outsourced buyer operations and serves as the primary point of contact for supplier delivery and back‑end procurement escalations supporting Intel ramp activities across our global manufacturing sites. This role manages and executes specialized supply chain programs to meet defined business objectives, coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders, managing project schedules and dependencies, identifying resource needs, tracking program health through quality and timeline indicators, and communicating risks, impacts, and decisions clearly.

• Own supplier procurement operations from forecast through delivery, including supplier quote requests (RFQ) and master data set up to enable capital and supporting items procurement in Intel systems.
• Manage the outsourced buyer team on PO placement/change management for capital equipment and supporting items across a broad range of supplier accounts.
• Overall management of supplier capacity availability to meet Intel’s site ramp requirements and ensure the stability of our world‑class manufacturing operations.
• Monitor supplier performance against delivery, quality, and ramp‑specific KPIs, engage directly with suppliers as needed, and provide first‑level escalation support for site stakeholders in the APAC region.
• Collaborate across multiple teams in different time zones and regions, requiring advanced English fluency; early morning and/or later evening meetings may be required.

• Demonstrated experience independently solving complex problems across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong leadership skills to manage ambiguity and drive results.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities to engage diverse stakeholders, including executive‑level presentation of information and influencing.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management (or related field) with 3+ years of relevant experience for a Bachelor’s, 2+ years for a Master’s, or 0 years for a PhD.
• 1+ year of demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships and execute operational strategies.
• 1+ year of experience with SAP or similar procurement tools.

• Experience in business intelligence tools, data modeling, and data transformation (Excel, Power BI).
• Experience in advanced data analysis for strategic decision‑making.
• Experience with AI and advanced analytics for process optimization and problem‑solving.

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry, including competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs (health, retirement, vacation).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Primary

Location:

United States, Arizona, Phoenix.

Additional Locations:
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque;
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro.

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America).

This position is not eligible for Intel Immigration sponsorship.