Singapore-Based NPI Sourcing & Materials Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to manage procurement and materials planning for engineering and production needs. You will coordinate with suppliers, participate in make-versus-buy decisions, and support the product development lifecycle through close collaboration with engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include coordinating demand signals, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring performance, and driving cost/objective improvements while ensuring material

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Forms Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control.
• Collaborates with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements.
• Under some supervision, creates, releases and updates new project materials strategy.
• Sourcing: 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).
• Materials: Coordinates activities around source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with appropriate team members.
• Executes commercialization (transition) materials plan).
• Manages materials change control process.
• Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues.

Job description

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to manage procurement and materials planning for engineering and production needs. You will coordinate with suppliers, participate in make-versus-buy decisions, and support the product development lifecycle through close collaboration with engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include coordinating demand signals, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring performance, and driving cost/objective improvements while ensuring material