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Materials Project Manager I - Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)

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Applied Materials

Materials Project Manager I - Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)

Santa Clara, CA

Key Responsibilities

  • Under direct supervision, forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to external suppliers and internal organizations. Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
  • Participates in Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables with team members (engineering, buyers, planners, production control).
  • Member of team that delivers cross-functional execution of programs to meet and exceed product line and financial goals
  • Supports the creation, releases, and updates to new project materials strategy.
  • Participates in commercialization (transition) materials plan. Participates in the material change control change process. Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary. Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
  • Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI). Tracks total landed costs targets.
  • Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts, and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field with availability to start immediately full time in Summer 2025
  • Strong project management skills: Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Understanding of supply chain management principles: Knowledge of material planning, procurement, and logistics.
  • Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience or internships in semiconductor manufacturing

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

1 - 2 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

40-Day Swing (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Referral Payment Plan:

None

U.S. Salary Range:
$64,500.00 - $88,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA, USA
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2515074
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities