Technical Project Manager (Supply Chain Engineering)

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Location:

Singapore,SGP

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Position Summary

The Technical Project Manager drives high velocity execution of needle-moving projects for the Varian division of Applied Materials. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of sourcing projects from kick-off through enablement. This role combines deep materials expertise with project management capabilities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven execution. The ideal candidate will drive supplier engagement, manage risk, and align cross-functional teams to meet business unit objectives.

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

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.