Materials Project Manager New College Grad

About the Role

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions. The Global Factory Repair Organization (GFRO) is a strategic internal supplier providing world-class repair and build capabilities for the Applied Global Services (AGS) network and critical build initiatives across Manufacturing Business Units. The Central Repair Center (CRC) focuses on supporting the Headsmart product line, emphasizing quality, reliability, and industry-leading turnaround times. The Materials Program Manager (MPM) is key to analyzing material requirements, coordinating with procurement and planning, and ensuring material readiness for production and repair objectives. This role also drives continuous process improvements, operational efficiencies, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize throughput, optimize inventory, and enable scalable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, forecast and communicate engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
• Provide input to outsourcing decisions by performing make-versus-buy analysis.
• Coordinate demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Participate in Materials Core Team and coordinate product development process deliverables with team members (buyers, planners, production control).
• Support the creation, release, and updates to new project materials strategy.
• Participate in commercialization (transition) materials plan.
• Participate in the material change control process.
• Assist in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision, may negotiate contracts.
• Utilize the preferred supplier selection and assessment process.
• Complete supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts.
• Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
• Work with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts, and inspection requirements.
• Assist in developing supplier and commodity roadmaps for engineering.
• Meet cost objectives and resolve quality issues.
• Generate and publish Key Process Indicators (KPI).
• Track total landed costs targets.
• Utilize value analysis on build-to-print components for Should Cost analysis.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in production control, materials planning, inventory control, or related operations roles.
• Hands-on experience with production control and materials management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP experience highly preferred).
• Familiarity with MRP systems, inventory management, and shop floor control processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage data and resolve material or process issues.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating and cross-covering responsibilities with team members.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey material status and operational updates.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment, including occasional physical activity (lifting, moving materials, standing for extended periods).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain system/data accuracy.

Additional Information

• Location: Chandler, AZ
• Salary: $60,000.00 - $77,000.00
• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: New College Grad
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: No
• Application review on a rolling basis. Apply by November 30, 2026.