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Applied Materials NPI Supply Chain Program Manager B4 
United States, California 
490954119

29.05.2025

What We Offer

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00Santa Clara,CA

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with achievement mentality to fill the role of a NPI Supply Chain Program Manager (B4) in our ETCH NPI Material Program Management team. The ideal candidate will possess an educational background in engineering as well as business, coupled with a proven track record in program management and supply chain proficiency preferably within the semiconductor industry.

Functional Knowledge

  • Program Management: Experienced in program management, especially in NPI, supply chainconsulting/management,and business acumen.

  • Fabrication/Manufacturing:Knowledgeable in various fabrication commodities and processes. Experience in RF power or chem delivery preferred.

  • Negotiation: Skilled in supplier negotiation preparation, strategies, and execution.

  • Cost Reduction: Experienced in material cost management, should costing, benchmarking, and BoM execution.

  • Make vs. Buy: Proficient in calculating and analyzing supplier cost models.

  • Effective Communication: Able to communicate key messages concisely and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  • MS Excel and PowerPoint: Advanced and efficient usage.


Program Management

  • NPI Development: Manage end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI programs from a supply chain perspective.

  • Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control.

  • Risk Management: Identify and resolve potential risks early, providing solutions to executive stakeholders.

Supply Chain Expertise

  • Product Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies from NPI to high volume.

  • Supplier Collaboration: Negotiate with key suppliers for reliable and cost-effective material supply, and feedback DfX proposals to engineering.

  • Best Practice/CIP: Establish and manage best practice policies for material handling, supporting lean manufacturing and logistics.

Contract Manufacturing/ Chem Delivery

  • Machining/Manufacturing:Proficient in diverse fabrication commodities, including photolithography, etching, deposition, and wafer processing.

  • Make vs. Buy: Align and execute Make vs. Buy strategies with stakeholders.

  • Real-Time Manufacturing (RTM): Support RTM and qualification activities, addressing capacity constraints and optimizing supplier processes.

  • Innovation: Collaborate to implement innovative materials and assess advancements in fabrication technologies.

Business Expertise

  • Industry Awareness: Drive financial and operational performance with broad industry and commercial awareness.

  • Best Practices: Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Achievement Mentality: Execute strategies and goals efficiently.

  • Positive Impact: Improve business gross margins and support other segments/functions.

  • Communication: Communicate difficult concepts, negotiate, and influence at executive levels.

  • Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Anticipate and reduce escalations.

  • Complex Problems: Lead others to solve complex problems using structured and analytical approaches.

Qualifications

  • Education: BE/ BSc degree in Engineering, Material Science, plus a related field as well as business degree. MS/ MBA preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in semiconductor equipment development, fabrication and Supply Chain consulting or management.

Full time

Assignee / Regular