Materials Project Manager (B2)

Company Overview

Applied Materials, a worldwide leader in materials engineering, powers the production of nearly every new semiconductor chip and advanced display globally. We engineer, construct, and maintain state-of-the-art equipment that enables our clients to manufacture the essential chips embedded in everyday devices. Our technologies play a foundational role in advancing innovations like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, connecting the world as we know it.

What You'll Gain

Based in Singapore, you will join a nurturing work environment that values continuous learning and career development. We encourage our team members to innovate and push the limits of materials science within a supportive, global organization committed to your wellbeing, both professionally and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecast and relay engineering, materials, and manufacturing needs to suppliers under direct supervision, aiding outsourcing decisions by conducting make-versus-buy analyses and optimizing demand via MRP to reduce inventory risks.
• Engage with the Materials Core Team to oversee product development deliverables alongside buyers, planners, and production controllers.
• Assist in crafting, issuing, and updating strategies related to new project materials.
• Contribute to commercialization plans related to material transitions and manage material change controls.
• Support supplier negotiations regarding pricing and delivery, sometimes leading contract discussions under supervision; adopt preferred supplier selection and assessment methods, execute supplier risk evaluations, and monitor supplier performance concerning quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to pinpoint critical and long-lead parts and define inspection criteria; aid in developing supplier and commodity roadmaps.
• Strive to meet cost targets and resolve quality-related issues; establish and track Key Process Indicators and total landed cost objectives.
• Apply value analysis to build-to-print components to support Should Cost analysis and mediate supplier quality issues for assigned products.

Role Competencies

• Possesses advanced understanding within the materials discipline and broadens functional capabilities.
• Comprehends core business drivers and incorporates this knowledge to fulfill responsibilities.
• Provides informal guidance to new colleagues, despite no formal supervisory duties.
• Solves straightforward problems through technical expertise and utilizes judgment based on precedents.
• Influences the quality of personal work and team output while adhering to company policies.
• Communicates complex concepts clearly in uncomplicated contexts.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-time, regular employee.
• Travel: Approximately 10% travel expected.
• Relocation: Eligible for relocation assistance.
• Equal Opportunity: Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran/military status, or any other legally protected characteristic.