Materials Program Manager at Horizontal Talent Materials Program Manager at Horizontal Talent in Seattle, Washington Posted in 3 days ago. $25.00 - $57.00 per hour Bring your financial and operational expertise to a fast-paced product development environment where you'll help shape budgets, schedules, and supplier strategies for custom-designed devices. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented program professional who thrives on cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and driving results from concept through end of life. Responsibilities Manage program financials and cost models across materials, tooling, and non-recurring engineering. Partner with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to establish cost and schedule targets at a commodity level. Track actual costs and milestones against plan, identify gaps, and help drive corrective actions. Support procurement and delivery of components to keep new product introduction and production builds on track. Lead or contribute to product introduction meetings and assess the cost impact of engineering and process changes. Work with suppliers to support purchase order pricing, contract discussions, and statement of work negotiations. Monitor and help manage purchase price variance claims, schedule risks, and changes tied to obsolescence or forecast shifts. Prepare updates for executive-level reviews covering budget performance, targets, actuals, and schedule status. Coordinate across multiple teams to resolve issues efficiently and minimize escalations. Support cost-reduction planning to help the program meet financial and schedule goals. Skills Experience managing program budgets, cost tracking, and schedule delivery. Strong understanding of supply chain, procurement, and operations processes. Ability to analyze financial exposure, identify risks, and recommend practical actions. Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfort working with internal teams and external suppliers in a fast-moving environment. Ability to organize priorities, follow through on details, and drive accountability. Experience preparing clear updates for leadership and executive stakeholders. Solid negotiation and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills Experience supporting new product introduction or product lifecycle programs. Background in hardware, manufacturing, or custom device environments. Familiarity with supplier contract discussions and statement of work coordination. Experience handling purchase price variance, change management, or cost-reduction initiatives. Ability to work effectively in highly collaborative, matrixed teams. Horizontal is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and respected. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants who bring unique perspectives and experiences to apply. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex. Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $25 - $57 per hour based on qualifications and experience.