CoE NPI Supply Chain Program Manager

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials seeks an experienced NPI Supply Chain Program Manager to own commodity strategy, supplier selection, cost performance, and integration of CoE innovations into NPI programs. The role requires strategic sourcing expertise and leadership in fast-paced, corporate environments.

Responsibilities include cross-functional coordination, end-to-end planning, and driving cost reduction while ensuring readiness for HVM ramp and supplier governance across global teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and program management.
• Ability to lead complex sourcing programs independently.
• Knowledge of semiconductors and supply chain concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own commodity strategy and supplier selection for NPI programs.
• Drive cost performance and alignment with CoE technologies.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution milestones.
• Maintain RAID and escalation logs; ensure risk mitigation.
• Coordinate governance across internal and external teams.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Commodity Management

Supplier selection

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Supply chain resiliency

Program & Project Management

End-to-end planning

Execution discipline

Risk & issue management

Vendor governance

NPI to HVM ramp

Sourcing analytics

MRP / Manufacturing basics

Education

BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or related field

MS/MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power Query/Power Pivot

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:
$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

Location:
Santa Clara,CA

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

NPI Supply Chain Program Manager (E4)

We are looking for an accomplished NPI Supply Chain Program Manager with a strong sense of accountability to join our CoE NPI Supply Chain Program team. The successful candidate will own commodity strategy, supplier selection, cost performance, and the timely integration of CoE technology innovations into NPI programs. Candidates should have strategic sourcing and supply chain expertise, preferably in semiconductors, and proven experience leading complex sourcing programs independently in a fast-paced, corporate-level environment.

The NPI SCPM is a success-critical enabler for CoE innovation implementation, driving:

• Product Sourcing Strategy – agile, scalable, resilient product ramp through GSC ecosystems.
• Product Cost Performance – product viability and gross margin performance.
• Corporate Synergies – leverage across CoE teams, BUs, and Global Supply Chain.
• Effective Implementation – deploy technology innovations and cost optimization into new products.

Scope spans Supply Chain Strategy & Resiliency, Lab Qual/Cut-in Management, CM Selection & HVM Readiness, Cost Apportionment Model (CAM), Best BoM Assessment, and Cost Reduction Roadmap & Execution across MCOS.

Required Skills & Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management
• Commodity strategy: market intelligence, supplier landscape, multi-year sourcing roadmaps.
• Supplier selection and qualification: RFx, technical/commercial evaluation, CM selection for HVM readiness.
• Negotiation and contracting: pricing, SOWs, T&Cs, and TCO optimization.
• CAM, should-costing, Best BoM scenarios, and cost reduction roadmap execution.
• Supply chain resiliency: dual sourcing, risk mitigation, and lab qual / cut-in management.
• Program & Project Management
• End-to-end planning: scope, schedule, critical path, dependencies, milestones.
• Execution rigor: operating cadence, action tracking, stakeholder readouts.
• Risk & issue management: RAID logs, mitigation, escalation, decision logs.
• Vendor/partner coordination and governance across internal/external teams.
• Supply Chain & Semiconductor Domain
• NPI to HVM ramp: supply readiness, capacity planning, ramp governance.
• Semi supply chain: lead-times, allocation, shortage management, lifecycle/obsolescence.
• Supplier management: qualification, scorecards, QBRs, corrective actions.
• Manufacturing & logistics fundamentals (MRP concepts, inventory, material flow).
• Preferred Commodity Experience:
• Polymers & Plastics precision machining
• Laser & Sensors – optical, motion, temperature, pressure, and process sensors.
• Solid State Batteries – next-generation energy storage, cell chemistry, and qualification.
• PCBA – CM/EMS engagement, BoM management, component sourcing, HVM ramp.
• Strategic Initiative Leadership
• Translate strategy into executable workstreams, KPIs, and outcomes.
• Executive governance: steering committees, decision forums, status narratives.
• Cross-functional alignment across engineering, sourcing, operations, finance, quality, legal.
• Benefits realization: track adoption, savings, and operational impact to closure.
• Data, Analytics & Communication
• Quantitative analysis: business cases, sensitivities, scenarios; KPI design.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query/Power Pivot) and PowerPoint storytelling.
• Influence without authority; concise written and verbal communication.
• Executive presence: present complex topics simply and handle challenging Q&A.
• Accountability & Execution Mindset
• Thrives in a highly complex, energetic, corporate-level environment with an independent work style.
• High ownership: identifies gaps, proposes solutions, and drives closure.
• Bias for action with quality and compliance; structured problem solving (5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Continuous improvement: Lean/Kaizen, standard work, and process optimization.

Preferred Commodity Experience

• PCBA – Contract Manufacturer/ EMS engagement, BoM management, component sourcing, HVM ramp.
• Precision Metal Machining, Sheet Metal

Competency Expectations

• Interprets business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
• Leads cross-functional teams or projects with moderate resource needs, risk, and complexity.
• Solves complex problems using sophisticated analytical thought and innovative solutions.
• Impacts customer, operational, project, or service objectives; guided by functional policies.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates to align stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MS/MBA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years in Strategic Sourcing, Program Management, consulting, and/or Supply Chain, preferably in semiconductors.