Strategic Materials Procurement Lead

Make Choteau Home; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock award program

Bonus potential

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Materials Procurement Specialist to source raw materials for machining and manufacturing operations. You will leverage your material knowledge to identify alternative grades and sources, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier performance.

Join a team focused on cost reduction, yield optimization, and supply continuity. Strong analytical skills and ERP/MRP proficiency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing raw materials for machining and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret material specs and determine cost-effective sourcing options.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procuring raw materials (bar stock, plate, tubing, castings, forgings, specialty metals).
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure price competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and production needs to optimize material sourcing strategies.
• Identify alternative material grades and supply options to reduce cost and lead time.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning to evaluate substitutions.
• Drive cost reduction through strategic purchasing and inventory optimization.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance; manage risks proactively.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Materials Procurement Specialist to source raw materials for machining and manufacturing operations. You will leverage your material knowledge to identify alternative grades and sources, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier performance.

Join a team focused on cost reduction, yield optimization, and supply continuity. Strong analytical skills and ERP/MRP proficiency are essential for success in this role.