NPI Supply Chain Program Leader — Sourcing & Strategy

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a CoE NPI Supply Chain Program Manager to own commodity strategy and supplier qualification within the NPI to HVM ramp. This individual contributor role requires strategic sourcing expertise and proven success leading complex programs in a fast-paced, corporate environment.

You will drive cost performance, governance, and the timely integration of technology innovations across CoE teams, with a focus on sensors, solid-state batteries, and PCBA readiness.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• MS/MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain, preferably in semiconductors.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into executable workstreams, KPIs, and outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, sourcing, operations, finance, quality, and legal.
• Establish supplier governance, risk management, and cost-reduction roadmaps.
• Drive end-to-end planning and execution for NPI to HVM ramp.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Commodity Management

Supplier Evaluation

Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Program Management

Data Analytics

PowerPoint

Education

BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or related field

MS/MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power Query/Power Pivot

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a CoE NPI Supply Chain Program Manager to own commodity strategy and supplier qualification within the NPI to HVM ramp. This individual contributor role requires strategic sourcing expertise and proven success leading complex programs in a fast-paced, corporate environment.

You will drive cost performance, governance, and the timely integration of technology innovations across CoE teams, with a focus on sensors, solid-state batteries, and PCBA readiness.