Strategic Materials Project Leader

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a materials and procurement specialist to forecast supplier needs, coordinate MRP signals, and drive optimal sourcing decisions. You will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate suppliers, and manage material strategies to support engineering and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes supplier collaboration, cost objectives, and adherence to change control while contributing to a global, innovative leader in semiconductors and displays.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and sourcing processes.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and communicates supplier requirements for engineering, materials, and manufacturing.
• Prepares make-vs-buy analyses for outsourcing decisions.
• Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Leads materials core team and manages cross-functional deliverables.
• Negotiates supplier contracts and monitors performance.
• Ensures compliance with change control and cost objectives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supply chain knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project leadership

Vendor management

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a materials and procurement specialist to forecast supplier needs, coordinate MRP signals, and drive optimal sourcing decisions. You will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate suppliers, and manage material strategies to support engineering and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes supplier collaboration, cost objectives, and adherence to change control while contributing to a global, innovative leader in semiconductors and displays.