Npi Supply Manager jobs at Applied Materials in Singapore, Singapore

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
• Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
• Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.

• Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.

• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.

• Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.

• Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.

• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops new or modified process formulations, defines processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, and reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of products. Involvement may begin at any step from pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing

• Coordinates design requirement review with appropriateengineering/scientificpersonnel to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications

• May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes

• Partner with the customers and the Business Units for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and product teams to resolve process-related challenges and optimize production efficiency.

• Collaborate with global teams, customers, and partners to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and processes.

• Maintain rigorous documentation of process development activities, experiments, and outcomes.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment between engineering, marketing, and business objectives.

• Drive adoption of new technologies through demos, evaluations, joint development programs, and tool qualifications.

• Manage and develop a team of Process Engineers, ensuring training, certification, and performance excellence.

• Responsible for demand planning and financial forecasting for PE activities.

• Contribute to business plans and resource allocation to meet organizational priorities.

• Demonstrate advanced integration knowledge across multiple processes and technologies.

• Resolve complex technical and operational issues using structured problem-solving approaches.

Requirements

• PhD/ Master/ Bachelor in Engineering studies

• 7 years and above of process-related experiences in semiconductor industry with at least 3 years in leadership roles.

• Prior work experiences in a technical support or field service role will be an added advantage

• Strong technical background in semiconductor processes and equipment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer-facing interactions.

• Ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously.

Work Location

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
• Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
• Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.
  

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives.
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function.

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally.

What We Offer

, you will lead operational activities that enable the successful execution of research and development programs. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient resource utilization, compliance, and timely delivery of R&D milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers, planner, and technicians to ensure day-to-day smooth operations of a semiconductor lab environment.

• Responsible for new facility cleanroom setup and equipment layout, material flow, manning planning and implementation to ensure efficient and productive use of resources in production.

• Manage lab tools startup, retrofit, PM, CIP, lab safety, lab security, customer demo, lab facility, logistic, vendors, purchasing and finance activities.

• Provide direction and leadership to ensure lab operation KPI and schedule are met, enhancing delivery responsiveness.

• Develop and execute KPU strategy project and manage AOP spending, budget, and support finance on government grant submission.

• Plans and evaluates optimal resource utilization and efficiency of operation to minimize costs and allow for on-time delivery of product to customers. Accurately establishes plant capacity

• Establishes and monitors production using metrics/budgets through systems, and initiates appropriate corrective action as needed and based on results. Establishes and controls project schedules, timelines.

• Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates personnel to accomplish specific production and supply chain goals consistent with established operational, housekeeping (5S), and safety procedures and processes. Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes.

• Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes to produce quality products that meet customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner.

• Identifies and pursues new and complex technologies to improve production and cycle time, increase efficiency and resource utilization and maximize profitability.

• Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management to align overall operations development with business needs/opportunities. Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust.

• Provides senior leadership, guidance, mentorship, and personal development of his/her direct reports in the areas of daily operational management, systems development, and optimization. And ensures that all direct reports are sufficiently skilled and trained to perform their functions in a high-quality and efficient manner.

• Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong background in R&D or advanced technology environments.

• Expertise in operations planning, resource management, and process optimization.

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and project management tools.

Work Location:

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

What We Offer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.

• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.

• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.

• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.

• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.

• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.

• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.

• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.

• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

Functional Knowledge & Expertise

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.

• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.

• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

Leadership & Influence

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.

• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.

• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

• Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

• Skills: Expert level knowledge of supply chain and business operations; ability to analyze and communicate program impact to quality, manufacturing, planning and logistics; experience with supplier management and materials planning.

Work Location

• Upper Changi

What We Offer

Program ownership in development, oversight and execution of Security programs and initiatives for Applied Material’s regional security function. This role requires a unique combination of security & crisis management expertise coupled with Strategic oversight, risk mitigation planning, cross-regional alignment and stakeholder engagement experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the development of Applied Materials Security & Business Resiliency Program.

• Implementation of Federal Security Programs, guard force services deployment, investigations, events security, emergency preparedness, and managing workplace violence prevention initiatives.

• Budget / results accountability for assigned projects, programs and initiatives.

• Works cross-functionally to develop KPI’s & SLA’s in areas of responsibility.

• Development of security awareness and training programs.

• Other initiatives / projects as needed

Leadership Skills Required

• Security program development

• Must have 100% credibility, objectivity and respect across all parts of the business

• Ability to identify risk and define mitigation measures.

• Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate and introduce new ideas

• Understanding of differences in standards across geographies and cultures

• Proactive mindset.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders and business leaders

• Promote the Security function as subject a matter expert within Applied Materials

• Ability to collaborate with other service functions (GIS, HR, Finance, Legal)

Professional Expertise/ Knowledge

• Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performance

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams around Security and business continuity program process implementation and emergency management – preferably in global corporation setting

• Program management in global security domain

• Knowledge of estimating and cost associated with various system applications

Experience

• 2+ years in a similar role within a multi-national corporate security team

• Experience in program management / Security planning & initiatives

• Former corporate security / law enforcement / military experience highly desired

Skills

• Service-oriented approach

• Excellent organizational skills

• Solid decision-making and judgment

• Excellent presentation skills

• Engaging communicator with ability to influence the leadership

• Ability to work within a matrix environment with cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required, Master’s Degree in a related field is a plus.

No. of Direct Reports

• 10 or less

Work Location

• Upper Changi