Materials Project Manager

Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a skilled Procurement Manager in Singapore to lead purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments. The candidate will be responsible for managing complex supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and ensuring timely receipt of materials.

This full-time role requires strong analytical skills and project management experience. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years in procurement and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on cost management.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments.
• Manages complex supplier relationships and transitions.
• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction strategies

Project management

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Location: Singapore, SGP

You’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.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues.
• Manages Complex Supplier Relationships or complex supply chain involving multiple sub tiers.
• Manages Complex Transitions - New Product or supplier or parts or obsolescence.
• Negotiates cost: Includes MCOGS reduction, liability exposure, or Expedite/Reworks.
• Drives LT Reduction, works with E&Z Focal for Inventory control.
• Defines business processes, drives continuous improvement.
• Works cross-functionally with Engineering, CBM and Demand Management.
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function.
• Participates in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Manages activities of the purchasing group in the manager’s absence.
• Manages projects for purchasing; monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned projects.
• Oversees workload distribution among Buyers; trains and audits activities of lower-level personnel.
• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase.
• Manages strategic suppliers with budgets > $10M and suppliers with filed activities.
• Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
• Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers.
• Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Follows up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
• Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate.
• Follows standard purchasing business processes.
• Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings.
• Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers.
• Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time | Employee Type: Assignee / Regular | Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time | Relocation Eligible: Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.