Applied Materials, Inc.
Materials Project Manager
Kalispell,MT · Full-time
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About the role
- The work we do together advances the world's technology.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with material suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Identify alternative material grades, forms, dimensions, and supply options that meet engineering and customer requirements while reducing cost and lead time.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning teams to evaluate and approve material substitutions.
- Monitor market trends, material availability, and pricing fluctuations to proactively manage supply risks.
- Support make-versus-buy evaluations and supplier capacity assessments.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, and material master information within ERP systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory reduction, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency.
- Experience managing raw material supply risks and developing contingency sourcing plans.
- Develop alternative sourcing and material substitution strategies that improve supply continuity and reduce lead times.
- Maintain supplier delivery and quality performance at established targets.
Requirements
- Procure raw materials required to support machine shop production schedules and customer demand.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Compensation
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements to achieve annual cost reduction objectives.
- What We Offer Salary:
Benefits
- Kalispell,MT 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.
- At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.
- Learn more about our benefits.
- Optimize material utilization by recommending stock sizes and purchasing strategies that reduce scrap and improve yield.
Company info
- Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world.
- Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.
- What We Offer Salary:
- $68,000.00 - $93,500.00 Location:
- Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world.
Equal opportunity
- Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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
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