Materials Project Manager – Supplier Strategy Lead

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is hiring to support procurement and materials management activities within a global leader in materials science and semiconductor equipment. You will forecast requirements, coordinate with engineering and suppliers, and help manage transition plans for materials across programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, negotiating supplier terms, and ensuring cost objectives while maintaining quality and delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
• Coordinates product development deliverables and communicates with engineering to interpret requirements.
• Under supervision, creates and updates new project materials strategy.
• Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; may negotiate contracts as needed.
• Coordinates source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with team members.
• Executes commercialization and materials transition plans.
• Manages materials change control; tracks costs and KPI targets.
• Identifies critical parts, long-lead items, and inspection requirements with engineering.

Skills

Functional knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Business expertise

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is hiring to support procurement and materials management activities within a global leader in materials science and semiconductor equipment. You will forecast requirements, coordinate with engineering and suppliers, and help manage transition plans for materials across programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, negotiating supplier terms, and ensuring cost objectives while maintaining quality and delivery performance.