Materials Project Manager
Core
Manages materials strategy, supplier selection, and inventory levels for semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Materials Project Manager
Builds
Semiconductor equipment and advanced display manufacturing supply chain
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, Make vs Buy analysis, MRP coordination, Supplier risk assessment, Cost reduction, Inventory management, Quality issue resolution, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Value analysis, Should Cost analysis, ISO documentation, Cross-functional leadership
Technologies
MRP systems, RFQ platforms, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Forecast engineering and manufacturing requirements to suppliers; Coordinate product development deliverables through matrix management; Negotiate supplier contracts and prices; Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality issues; Manage materials change control and landed cost targets; Lead purchasing activities to maintain planned inventory levels; Define business processes and drive continuous improvement.