Materials Non-Technical Project/Program Management IV - (E4)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The Non-Technical Project Manager is responsible for driving sourcing readiness, supplier selection, and material availability for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role partners closely with the Business Unit and cross-functional engineering teams to manage high‑value consumable and spare parts through the full NPI lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong supply chain expertise, experience influencing without authority, and the ability to manage complex part families through sourcing, contracts, and supplier qualification.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, materials management, or related functions.
Supply chain experience required.
Experience managing suppliers, negotiating agreements, and driving sourcing outcomes.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand basic manufacturing processes; technical background helpful but not required.
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead NPI sourcing activities from concept through ramp.
Experience managing through influence and working with cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to analyze part requirements, supplier capabilities, and risk factors; analytics experience is a plus but not required.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor industry experience not required

Responsibilities

Own sourcing and supplier strategy for high-value consumable and spare parts across NPI programs
Review BOMs and manage part lists and part families, ensuring high‑volume consumables are sourced and dual‑sourced as needed.
Select and qualify suppliers for NPI materials, ensuring capability, capacity, quality, and lead-time alignment.
Review engineering drawings to determine material requirements, manufacturing processes (machining, cleaning, coating), and supplier capability needs.
Ensure contracts, pricing, and lead‑time agreements are established to support program timelines.
Drive supply chain ramp readiness by identifying risks, managing mitigation plans, and ensuring materials are available for build events.
Continue execution of active SRP programs, meeting sourcing metrics such as correct supplier alignment and dual-sourcing requirements.
Engage closely with engineering, BU partners, and supplier focal points to validate part requirements and support testing of critical components.
Lead supplier negotiations and build strong relationships to influence outcomes without direct authority.
Track and report program status, sourcing milestones, supplier readiness, and risks to stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement in sourcing processes, supplier onboarding, and readiness management.