Materials Project Management III

## Key Responsibilities

• Own MCOS forecast and delivery for assigned scope; identify gaps to AOP targets and drive executable gap‑closure plans.
• Develop, maintain, and execute MCOS pipeline across multiple lanes, including P2P, DCRs, resourcing, configurations, co‑innovation, and should‑cost initiatives.
• Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory and cost exposure.
• Ensure accurate, timely MCOS and materials cost reporting aligned to BU, AOP, and executive requirements. ## Functional Knowledge
• Materials management, sourcing, and supplier performance management
• MCOS / cost‑reduction methodologies and cost tracking tools (e.g., MCOS, MCM or similar)
• Supplier risk assessment, total landed cost, and cost drivers
• Change control, commercialization, and qualification processes
• Should‑cost and value analysis fundamentals ## Business Expertise
• Financial acumen to forecast savings, validate cost logic, and assess execution readiness
• Understanding of make‑versus‑buy and outsourcing trade‑offs
• Ability to balance cost, schedule, quality, and supply continuity
• Awareness of short‑term execution needs and out‑year cost outlook
• Data‑driven decision making aligned to AOP and business priorities ## Leadership
• Influence without authority across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain
• Drive alignment and prioritization in a matrixed environment
• Lead cross‑functional MCOS and materials forums and reviews
• Proactively surface risks, headwinds, and mitigation plans to leadership
• Serve as subject matter expert for MCOS tools, processes, and reporting standards ## Problem Solving
• Identify cost gaps and translate analysis into executable actions
• Resolve material, supplier, and quality issues impacting cost or schedule
• Address data quality gaps and drive corrective actions with stakeholders
• Navigate competing priorities and remove execution barriers
• Escalate risks appropriately with clear recommendations ## Impact
• MCOS savings delivered versus AOP targets ($ and %)
• Improved forecast accuracy, visibility, and pipeline health
• Reduced material cost and inventory exposure
• Strengthened supplier performance and cost discipline
• Improved cross‑functional execution of cost initiatives ## Interpersonal Skills
• Clear, concise communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to partner effectively with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and suppliers
• Confidence presenting cost and risk topics to leadership
• Strong collaboration, follow‑through, and accountability mindset
• Professional judgment in managing trade‑offs and conflict resolution ## Success Measures
• MCOS savings delivered ($ and %) versus AOP targets
• Accuracy and health of active and future MCOS pipeline
• Timeliness and quality of cost‑reduction execution
• Effectiveness of cross‑functional collaboration and issue resolution
• Data quality, compliance, and reporting integrity within MCOS and materials systems ## Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or related field
• Experience in materials management, sourcing, cost management, manufacturing, or engineering‑adjacent roles
• Strong analytical capability with demonstrated ability to translate data into executable cost actions
• Proven success managing multiple initiatives in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment
• Strong written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills ## Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with MCOS, cost‑out, or commodity management programs
• Familiarity with MCOS / MCM or comparable cost‑tracking systems
• Experience driving cost reduction through design change, resourcing, supplier negotiations, or should‑cost analysis
• Demonstrated ability to influence engineering and operations partners to close cost gaps Role Summary The Materials Program Manager (MPM) is responsible for driving material readiness and cost optimization across assigned products and programs.

This role owns MCOS forecasting and delivery while coordinating material strategy, sourcing execution, and cross‑functional alignment to ensure cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met. The MPM operates in a matrixed environment, influencing engineering, supply chain, suppliers, and operations to deliver sustainable cost reduction through disciplined execution. ## Qualifications ###

Education:

Bachelor's Degree ### Skills ###

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Languages:

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Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years ###

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## Additional Information ### ###

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America) ### ###

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time ### ###

Relocation Eligible:

No ###

Referral Payment Plan:

None U.S.

Salary Range:

$88,000.00 - $121,000.00 The 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. For 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. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.