NPT MPM

**Who We Are** Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. **What We Offer** Salary: $88,000.00 - $121,000.00 Location: Austin,TX You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our [benefits](https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/). # Key Responsibilities Leads material readiness, supply continuity, and execution alignment for ALD NPT/NPI programs across Engineering, TPM, Planning, Manufacturing, Commodity Management, and Executive Leadership. Provides executive-level visibility into supply risks, shortages, mitigation strategies, and recovery plans to support realistic program execution and customer commitments. Leads Materials Core Team activities and drives execution accountability through matrix management of buyers, planners, production control, and sourcing organizations. Collaborates closely with Engineering and TPM teams to align BOM readiness, engineering changes, and execution milestones with operational capability. Acts as the primary operational escalation owner for critical supplier, material, and execution issues impacting ALD NPT programs. Leads supplier shortage reviews, recovery planning, and cross-functional escalation management to resolve supply disruptions and protect program execution. Challenges unrealistic schedules, recovery expectations, and program assumptions when operational realities, supply chain constraints, or manufacturing capability do not support desired business outcomes. Influences TPMs, Engineering, Operations, and Executive stakeholders through data-driven decision making and operational credibility. # Functional Knowledge Demonstrates deep expertise in NPI/NPT supply chain execution, material readiness, supplier management, and manufacturing operations within a complex semiconductor equipment environment. # Business Expertise Interprets internal and external business challenges and aligns operational execution strategies to support customer commitments, revenue objectives, and realistic supply chain capability. # Leadership Leads cross-functional teams and drives organizational accountability in high-visibility, escalation-heavy environments with moderate to high levels of complexity and business impact. # Problem Solving Leads resolution of highly complex operational and supply chain challenges through proactive risk management, analytical decision making, and innovative mitigation strategies. # Impact Directly impacts customer commitments, revenue attainment, operational readiness, and successful execution of critical ALD NPT/NPI programs. # Interpersonal Skills Communicates difficult operational realities with executive presence and effectively negotiates alignment across Engineering, TPM, Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership teams. **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 50% of the Ti…