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The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.\nWhat We Offer\nSalary:\n$133,500.00 - $183,500.00Location:\nSanta Clara,CAYou’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.\nAt 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.\nNPI Supply Chain Program Manager (E4)\nWe are looking for an accomplished NPI Supply Chain Program Manager with a strong sense of accountability to join our CoE NPI Supply Chain Program team. The successful candidate will own commodity strategy, supplier selection, cost performance, and the timely integration of CoE technology innovations into NPI programs. Candidates should have strategic sourcing and supply chain expertise, preferably in semiconductors, and proven experience leading complex sourcing programs independently in a fast-paced, corporate-level environment.\nOur Mission\nCoE NPI Supply Chain is the strategic enterprise integration layer connecting Centers of Excellence (CoE), Business Units, and Global Supply Chain. The mission is to accelerate new product commercialization through cross-functional synergies, standardized supply-chain strategy and execution, improved cost and gross margin performance, and the timely proliferation of technology innovations into NPI programs.\nThe NPI SCPM is a success-critical enabler for CoE innovation implementation, driving:\nProduct Sourcing Strategy - agile, scalable, resilient product ramp through GSC ecosystems.\nProduct Cost Performance - product viability and gross margin performance.\nCorporate Synergies - leverage across CoE teams, BUs, and Global Supply Chain.\n Effective Implementation - deploy technology innovations and cost optimization into new products.\nScope spans Supply Chain Strategy & Resiliency, Lab Qual/Cut-in Management, CM Selection & HVM Readiness, Cost Apportionment Model (CAM), Best BoM Assessment, and Cost Reduction Roadmap & Execution across MCOS.\nRequired Skills & Responsibilities\n1. Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management\nCommodity strategy: market intelligence, supplier landscape, multi-year sourcing roadmaps.\nSupplier selection and qualification: RFx, technical/commercial evaluation, CM selection for HVM readiness.\nNegotiation and contracting: pricing, SOWs, T&Cs, and TCO optimization.\nCAM, should-costing, Best BoM scenarios, and cost reduction roadmap execution.\nSupply chain resiliency: dual sourcing, risk mitigation, and lab qual / cut-in management.\n2. Program & Project Management\nEnd-to-end planning: scope, schedule, critical path, dependencies, milestones.\nExecution rigor: operating cadence, action tracking, stakeholder readouts.\nRisk & issue management: RAID logs, mitigation, escalation, decision logs.\nVendor/partner coordination and governance across internal/external teams.\n3. Supply Chain & Semiconductor Domain\nNPI to HVM ramp: supply readiness, capacity planning, ramp governance.\nSemi supply chain: lead-times, allocation, shortage management, lifecycle/obsolescence.\nSupplier management: qualification, scorecards, QBRs, corrective actions.\nManufacturing & logistics fundamentals (MRP concepts, inventory, material flow).\nPreferred Commodity Experience:\nPolymers & Plastics precision machining\nLaser & Sensors - optical, motion, temperature, pressure, and process sensors.\nSolid State Batteries - next-generation energy storage, cell chemistry, and qualification.\n PCBA - CM/EMS engagement, BoM management, component sourcing, HVM ramp.\n4. Strategic Initiative Leadership\nTranslate strategy into executable workstreams, KPIs, and outcomes.\nExecutive governance: steering committees, decision forums, status narratives.\nCross-functional alignment across engineering, sourcing, operations, finance, quality, legal.\nBenefits realization: track adoption, savings, and operational impact to closure.\n5. Data, Analytics & Communication\nQuantitative analysis: business cases, sensitivities, scenarios; KPI design.\nAdvanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query/Power Pivot) and PowerPoint storytelling.\nInfluence without authority; concise written and verbal communication.\nExecutive presence: present complex topics simply and handle challenging Q&A.\n6. Accountability & Execution Mindset\nThrives in a highly complex, energetic, corporate-level environment with an independent work style.\nHigh ownership: identifies gaps, proposes solutions, and drives closure.\nBias for action with quality and compliance; structured problem solving (5 Whys, Fishbone).\nContinuous improvement: Lean/Kaizen, standard work, and process optimization.\nPreferred Commodity Experience\nPCBA - Contract Manufacturer/ EMS engagement, BoM management, component sourcing, HVM ramp.\nPrecision Metal Machining, Sheet Metal\nCompetency Expectations\nInterprets business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.\nLeads cross-functional teams or projects with moderate resource needs, risk, and complexity.\nSolves complex problems using sophisticated analytical thought and innovative solutions.\nImpacts customer, operational, project, or service objectives; guided by functional policies.\nCommunicates difficult concepts and negotiates to align stakeholders.\nQualifications\nEducation: BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MS/MBA preferred.\nExperience: Minimum 6 years in Strategic Sourcing, Program Management, consulting, and/or Supply Chain, preferably in semiconductors.\nDemonstrated ability to work and execute independently in a highly complex, fast-paced, corporate-level environment.\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nYesThe 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.\nFor 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.\nApplied 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.\nIn 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 ,or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. 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