Materials Project Management III

Applied Materials

. Forecast and communicate engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,000 - $121,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in materials management, supplier negotiation, and project coordination, with a focus on optimizing inventory and ensuring quality performance. Capable of analyzing complex data to support decision-making and drive cost-effective sourcing strategies.

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Materials ManagementSupplier NegotiationProject CoordinationCost AnalysisQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Make-Versus-Buy AnalysisMRP CoordinationSupplier Risk AssessmentKey Process Indicators GenerationValue AnalysisCommercialization PlanningChange Control ManagementSpecification CreationCost Performance MonitoringProduct Development Deliverables

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingConsensus BuildingResource ManagementCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Outsourcing DecisionsInventory ExposureSupplier Quality IssuesCommodity Road MapsEngineering Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Forecast and communicate engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers
Perform make-versus-buy analysis and provide input to outsourcing decisions
Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure
Form the Materials Core Team and coordinate product development deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control
Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements
Create, release, and update project materials strategies
Assist with supplier price and delivery negotiations and negotiate contracts as necessary under supervision
Select and assess preferred suppliers and complete supplier risk assessments
Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance
Coordinate source selection, specification creation, and price negotiation
Execute commercialization and transition materials plans
Manage materials change control processes and resolve quality issues
Generate and publish Key Process Indicators and track total landed cost targets
Identify critical parts, long-lead parts, and inspection requirements with engineering
Develop supplier and commodity road maps
Perform value analysis on build-to-print components to support Should Cost analysis
Partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues and escalate when necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others
Awareness of competition and market differentiators
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems using analysis of multiple information sources
Works within broad guidelines and policies
Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information and build consensus
Willingness to travel 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth
Comprehensive benefits package
Bonus eligibility, as applicable
Stock award program participation, as applicable
Relocation eligibility
10% travel