About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables technologies that connect our world, including AI and IoT.

Role Overview

The Materials Project Manager (B2) works under direct supervision to manage materials planning, supplier coordination, and project deliverables across the product development lifecycle. This role is based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• •Forecast and communicate engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers
• •Perform make versus buy analysis to provide input to outsourcing decisions
• •Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure
• •Participate in Materials Core Team and coordinate product development process deliverables with buyers, planners, and production control
• •Support the creation, release, and updates to new project materials strategy
• •Participate in commercialization and transition materials planning
• •Participate in the material change control process
• •Assist in supplier price and delivery negotiations; may negotiate contracts under direct supervision
• •Utilize the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers
• •Complete supplier risk assessments on critical and unique parts
• •Monitor supplier performance across delivery, quality, and cost
• •Work with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts, and inspection requirements
• •Assist in developing supplier and commodity road maps for engineering
• •Meet cost objectives and resolve quality issues
• •Generate and publish Key Process Indicators (KPI)
• •Track total landed cost targets
• •Utilize value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis
• •Mediate and partner in the resolution of supplier quality issues for assigned product groups

Functional Competencies

• •Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
• •Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• •Provides informal guidance to new team members without formal supervisory responsibilities
• •Solves problems in straightforward situations using technical experience, judgment, and precedents
• •Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Additional Information

• •Location: Singapore
• •Employment Type: Full-time, Regular
• •Travel: Approximately 10% of the time
• •Relocation: Eligible