Materials Program Manager (Contract)

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks a Materials Program Manager to link US factory stakeholders, spare procurement ops, and supplier networks to secure material availability and cost competitiveness for factory operations.

You will translate forecasts into stocking strategies, drive inventory health, and support cross‑functional procurement with data‑driven decisions to maximize output while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• 2+ years in business intelligence tools or data modeling or transformation.
• 2+ years in managing complex supplier relationships and driving operational strategies.
• Experience with AI and advanced analytics for problem-solving and process optimization; SAP data solutions exposure.

Responsibilities

• Translating manufacturing inventory forecasts and business requirements into actionable strategies and tactics related to BOM stocking, risk mitigation, inventory health and optimization.
• Delivering an uninterrupted supply of spare parts and/or direct materials to the US factory network.
• Providing daily tactical support to US site-based procurement operations teams to ensure efficiency and rapid issue resolution.
• Operationalization of tactical procurement methods to manage and optimize inventory, forecasting, and delivery; coordinating supplier labor.
• Driving operational response and closure to inventory or supplier labor escalations, inventory risk, and related supply chain impacts.
• Intake, disposition, and coordination of Material Quality Incidents requiring supplier engagement across the supply chain.
• Ensuring BOM integrity, material availability, cost, and quality goals are set and achieved.
• Providing assessments/status to stakeholders at multiple levels and monitoring program indicators.
• Analyzing data to run daily supply chain operations and designing solutions for complex processes.
• Driving standardization of indicators, processes and procedures to optimize efficiency and consistency.
• Participating in development and improvement of systems, metrics and tools to drive efficiencies.
• Collaborating with cross-organizational teams to advance supply chain solutions and sponsor field service labor when needed.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Process Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree (supply chain, business)

Tools

BI Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Details

Job Description: Embark with us on a journey of growth and transformation as we create exceptionally engineered technology and bring AI everywhere. As a valued team member, your adaptability and attention to detail will contribute to our drive for results and relentless pursuit of quality, ensuring we meet our customers' needs with precision. Join us and build on our legacy of innovation and collaboration as we deliver world‑changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet.

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Materials Program Manager

The Global Operations organization within the Foundry and Construction Sourcing team is seeking a dynamic and driven Materials Program Manager with expertise in Supply Chain Management. The Operations Materials Program Manager is an integral connection between the US Factory Stakeholders, US Spares Procurement Operations, and the materials supplier’s ensuring availability and cost competitive solutions in support of factory operations.

Responsibilities

• Translating manufacturing inventory forecasts and business requirements into actionable strategies and tactics as they relate to bills of materials stocking, risk assessment/mitigation, inventory health and optimization, streamlined/reliable supply chain business processes and improving the total cost to the business
• Delivering an uninterrupted supply of scope‑aligned spare parts and/or direct materials to the primary site location within the US factory network
• Providing daily tactical support to the US site‑based procurement operations teams to ensure efficiency of operations and rapid resolution to factory impacts
• Operationalization of tactical procurement methods to manage and optimize inventory, forecasting, and delivery of materials and/or coordination or sponsorship of supplier labor
• Driving operational response and closure to inventory or supplier labor escalations, inventory risk, and related supply chain impacts
• Intake, disposition, and coordination of Material Quality Incidents requiring supplier engagement across the supply chain
• Ensuring that bills of materials integrity, materials availability, cost, and quality goals are set and successfully achieved
• Providing assessments/status to stakeholders at multiple levels, establishing contingency and gap closure plans, and closely monitoring program indicators
• Analyzing data to run daily operations of the supply chain as well as developing and designing solutions for complex business processes
• Driving standardization of indicators, processes and procedures to optimize efficiency and consistent supply chain inventory solutions
• Participation in the development and improvement of systems, metrics and tools to drive efficiencies across the organization
• Working with cross organizational teams to drive forward‑looking supply chain solutions
• Engagement with supplier personnel which may include sponsorship of field service engineers, budget tracking/visualizations, and support of labor solutions supporting the factories across the US
• Ensuring tight linkages to each business unit's production requirements to enable output maximization while balancing cost and inventory control

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to execute disciplined processes and deliver measurable results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adept at stakeholder management and fostering collaborative partnerships across diverse teams.
• Analytical mindset with experience in advanced data analysis to drive decision‑making.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or BS degree in supply chain, business or associated field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• 2+ years in business intelligence tools or data modeling or transformation.
• 2+ years in managing complex supplier relationships and drive operational strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI and advanced analytics for problem‑solving and process optimization.
• Experience using SAP data solutions as a procurement or inventory platform

Job Details

Job Type: Intel Contract Employee Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, New Mexico, Albuquerque

Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $52,000.00-$200,000.00 The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role: This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on‑site at their assigned Intel site and off‑site.

Position Duration: 36 months / 3 years

Benefits: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

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