Materials Project Lead - Supply Chain & Sourcing

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock award program

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Material Project Manager to lead materials and manufacturing planning for supplier engagement and product development. You will coordinate demand signals through MRP, negotiate supplier terms, and guide cross-functional teams to meet cost and quality objectives.

The role emphasizes supplier management, collaboration with engineering, and active participation in process improvements to support semiconductor and display manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
• Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Leads small projects with manageable risks and resources.

Responsibilities

• Forms Materials Core Team and coordinates product development deliverables.
• Negotiates supplier contracts under supervision.
• Manages materials change control process and cost objectives.
• Collaborates with engineering to interpret requirements.
• Tracks supplier performance and quality issues.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

MRP coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Material Project Manager to lead materials and manufacturing planning for supplier engagement and product development. You will coordinate demand signals through MRP, negotiate supplier terms, and guide cross-functional teams to meet cost and quality objectives.

The role emphasizes supplier management, collaboration with engineering, and active participation in process improvements to support semiconductor and display manufacturing initiatives.