Strategic Global Materials Purchasing Manager

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a seasoned Materials Planner in Austin, TX. The role focuses on developing and managing cross-functional, integrated planning processes for materials, inventory, and cost elements.

You will analyze demand and historical usage to forecast and plan build-to-order and forecast builds, coordinating with teams to optimize production and procurement. The candidate will establish procurement methods, monitor inventories, and drive supplier performance, aiming for 100%

Qualifications

• Experience with materials planning and MRP systems.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage procurement and production planning.
• Strong understanding of supplier performance and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage cross-functional, fully integrated planning processes for materials management and cost elements.
• Analyze customer demand and historical usage to build forecast and build-to-order plans.
• Coordinate with business teams to optimize production planning and materials procurement.
• Establish and manage procurement activities, monitor inventories, and track production progress to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Lead and manage the supplier scorecard program and monitor performance.

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a seasoned Materials Planner in Austin, TX. The role focuses on developing and managing cross-functional, integrated planning processes for materials, inventory, and cost elements.

You will analyze demand and historical usage to forecast and plan build-to-order and forecast builds, coordinating with teams to optimize production and procurement. The candidate will establish procurement methods, monitor inventories, and drive supplier performance, aiming for 100%