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

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

Salary:

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

What You'll Do:

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.

Role 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

• Semiconductor industry experience not required

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Program Manager for Sourcing Activities from MPO to AGS or SSG Supply Chain

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.