Material Project Manager

Material Project Management

Who We Are

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 – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Bangalore,IND

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for initiating and managing RFQ, lead time, should cost (Cost estimation) request assigned by internal stakeholders.

• Able to utilize existing supplier matrix for quoting, negotiate and award business to supplier.

• Drive dual sourcing to ensure supply continuity, understand long-lead drivers and develop lead time mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies/ plans for NPI/ Pilot projects.

• Responsible for supplier part qualification per inspection requirements for components identified as critical parts.

• Ability to understand multi-level BOM, read drawings, special process/ specifications and communicate with suppliers.

• Identify make vs. buy opportunities and drive alignment/decision with key stakeholders

• Using software tools, perform regular cost roll-up and analyze cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost target.

• Responsible for resolving discrepancies between cost targets and quoted cost, create and deliver presentations to program executives and CFT stakeholders.

• Develop supplier selection process for piece parts and outsourced modules/ assemblies, identify supply chain risks supporting sourcing decisions.

• Ensure smooth product transition from NPI to volume manufacturing.

Job Specific skills/Knowledge (Mandatory)

• Should have prior sourcing, negotiation, dual sourcing, and supplier management experience.

• Proficient with MS Office. Excel is a must

• Knowledge of manufacturing methods & commodities as related to product and cost structure.

• Ability to read and interpret BOM’s.

• Must be self-starter and be able to operate independent of day-to-day supervision.

• Excellent people and presentation skills.

Other Skills (Good to have)

• Knowledge of SAP MM Module.

• Costing experience: needs to understand various cost models (E.g., Outsourced assembly/ module), mark-up, margins etc.

• Have worked with cross functional team on New product / Design change projects.

• Able to interpret drawings. Using 3D modelling and PLM software.

• Have worked with global suppliers.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

•  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Experience Level

Senior Level