Material Program Manager

DELTA DESIGN SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DELTA DESIGN SINGAPORE PTE LTD is seeking a Material Program Manager to drive material readiness across development, NPI and production. The role requires partnering with Supply Chain, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing and external suppliers to ensure materials align with build schedules and program milestones.

The position involves sourcing, negotiating and procuring materials for NPI and ramped production, managing supplier performance, inventory risk, and program costs, while leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field; CPSM or APICS a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in semiconductor supply chain, materials management, or NPI program management.
• Experience with global suppliers (US, Asia, Europe) and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning and sourcing strategies for test interface solutions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers globally, ensuring quality and NPI compliance.
• Manage material readiness across all program phases, from concept to production ramp.
• Partner with Product Development to optimize supply continuity and inventory for NPI.
• Drive early supplier engagement during NPI to validate readiness and capacity.
• Monitor lead times, allocation risks, and obsolescence; mitigate with alternative sourcing.
• Represent Supply Chain in cross-functional program meetings on material status and risk.
• Manage supplier forecasts, MOQ, NCNR liabilities, and inventory buffers.
• Resolve shortages, quality issues, and last-time-buy needs with Quality and Engineering.
• Monitor contracts and supplier spend; assess supplier risk and governance.
• Develop procurement policies and SOPs; prepare executive updates.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to maximize value.
• Support should-cost modeling, benchmarking, and TCO analysis.
• Issue POs based on MRP and NPI PM requests; monitor deliveries and expediting.

Skills

Material planning

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP familiarity

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

The Material Program Manager (MPM) plays a key role in ensuring material readiness throughout the product lifecycle, from development and New Product Introduction (NPI) to high-volume production. This position is responsible for managing material strategy, supplier performance, inventory risk, and program-related costs for assigned programs. The MPM serves as the primary interface between Supply Chain, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to ensure material availability aligns with build schedules and program milestones. The role is also responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and services to support NPI and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning and sourcing strategies for test interface solutions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers globally, ensuring compliance with quality and NPI program requirements.
• Manage material readiness throughout all program phases, including concept development, prototyping, NPI phase gates, and production ramp-up.
• Partner closely with Product Development to ensure supply continuity and inventory optimization for assigned NPI programs.
• Drive early engagement with suppliers during NPI to validate material readiness, ramp capability, and capacity planning, including localization efforts to support both NPI and production requirements.
• Monitor lead times, allocation risks, and component obsolescence; proactively mitigate risks through alternative sourcing strategies or strategic purchases.
• Represent Supply Chain in cross-functional program meetings, providing updates on material status, cost exposure, and delivery risks.
• Manage supplier forecasts, minimum order quantities (MOQ), non-cancellable/non-returnable (NCNR) liabilities, and inventory buffers in alignment with demand volatility.
• Drive the resolution of material shortages, quality issues, and last-time-buy requirements in coordination with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Monitor contract compliance and performance obligations, and assist in managing commercial contracts and supplier spend.
• Identify and assess supplier risks, including financial stability, geopolitical exposure, cybersecurity, and ESG considerations.
• Develop and enforce procurement policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and governance frameworks.
• Prepare executive‑level program updates on material readiness, spend, and risk management.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve the best value for the company.
• Support should‑cost modeling, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Issue purchase orders based on MRP requirements and requests from the NPI Program Management team.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite orders to meet NPI schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Professional certifications such as CPSM or APICS are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor supply chain, materials management, or NPI program management.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, including front-end and back-end test operations, and related material dependencies.
• Experience working with global suppliers across the United States, Asia, and Europe.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and influencing teams without direct authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret machined part drawings.
• Strong computer skills, including file and data transfer management.
• Understanding of machined part fabrication techniques and manufacturing processes.