Strategic Sourcing & Materials Manager (Based in Singapore)

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 382,000 - 541,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd seeks a Strategic Sourcing & Materials Manager based in Singapore. The role is onsite and involves integrating engineering, procurement, and manufacturing inputs to optimize supplier performance and materials strategy.

Key duties include cost/objective alignment, supplier risk assessment, and collaboration with engineering to drive Should-Cost analyses and roadmaps for critical parts.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
• Performs make-versus-buy analysis to influence outsourcing decisions.
• Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Negotiates supplier terms; supports risk assessment and KPI tracking.
• Develops supplier roadmaps and supports transition materials planning.
• Tracks landed costs and ensures alignment with cost objectives.

Job description

Strategic Sourcing & Materials Manager (Based in Singapore)

This position is to be based onsite in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, 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.

Participates in Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables with team members (buyers, planners, production control).

Supports the creation, releases, and updates to new project materials strategy.

Participates in commercialization (transition) materials plan. Participates in the material change control change process. 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).

Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.

Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI). 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.

Under direct supervision, mediate and partner in the resolution of supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

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For over 40 years, we have been enabling the ultra-small transistors-that have changed the world. Today, our nanomanufacturing technology™ is leading the revolution that is helping to make the world a cleaner, brighter place to live.

Applied Materials is the global leader in nanomanufacturing technology solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panels, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. At Applied Materials, we apply nanomanufacturing technology to improve the way people live.

Founded in 1967, Applied Materials creates and commercializes the nanomanufacturing technology that helps produce virtually every semiconductor chip and flat panel displays in the world. In 2006, we announced our entry into the market for equipment to produce solar arrays and energy efficient glass.

To support our customers, Applied Materials employs approximately 14,500 people throughout the world.