Materials Project Lead: Cross-Functional Cost Optimizer

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior materials procurement professional to help forecast, source, and manage supplier relationships across engineering and manufacturing. You will negotiate contracts, optimize part strategy, and drive cost savings while ensuring a stable supply.

This role requires strong data analytics, cross-functional leadership, and project management to lead supplier initiatives and improve performance across the Materials organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to analyze data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
• Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Leads supplier selection and cost negotiations to support Should Cost goals.
• Manages materials change control and tracks landed costs.

Skills

Data analytics

Cost reduction

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior materials procurement professional to help forecast, source, and manage supplier relationships across engineering and manufacturing. You will negotiate contracts, optimize part strategy, and drive cost savings while ensuring a stable supply.

This role requires strong data analytics, cross-functional leadership, and project management to lead supplier initiatives and improve performance across the Materials organization.