Materials Program Manager: Strategy & Sourcing

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Stock awards

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a dynamic professional in Austin, TX to drive supplier coordination and materials planning across engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will forecast requirements, manage MRP signals, and partner with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and cost targets. The role emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and problem solving, with potential for bonus and stock awards based on performance and company policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of materials planning and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and coordinate with teams.
• Understanding of cost, quality, and delivery trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
• Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Formulates materials strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations and may negotiate contracts.
• Monitors supplier performance and conducts risk assessments.
• Supports source selection, price negotiations, and specification creation.
• Executes material transition plans and manages change control.
• Collaborates with engineering to identify critical and long-lead parts.
• Escalates supplier quality issues when necessary.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

MRP systems

Supply chain software

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a dynamic professional in Austin, TX to drive supplier coordination and materials planning across engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will forecast requirements, manage MRP signals, and partner with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and cost targets. The role emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and problem solving, with potential for bonus and stock awards based on performance and company policy.